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x-ray

Definition

  • noun: powerful invisible rays that can pass through various objects and that make it possible to see inside things (such as the human body)
  • verb: to examine and make images of (things, such as the bones and organs inside the body) by using X-rays
  • verb: to examine, treat, or photograph with X-rays

Examples

  • The doctor will review the 'X-rays' and call you with the results.

  • After the accident, I went to the hospital for an 'X-ray'.

  • Your luggage will be 'x-rayed' at the airport.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) BOY: Floating, floating. Don't pop it. Don't pop it! Do you know the Muffin Man? Hi, Anne. What are you doing here? I was on my way up to x-ray... and I thought I'd stop in and just... hide. From what? I should've gone into pediatrics. Oh, no. (..)
    1998 City of Angels