X-ray imaging
| X-ray imaging | |
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| Term | X-ray imaging |
| Short definition | X-ray imaging - (pronounced) (EX-ray IH-muh-jing) A procedure that uses a type of high-energy radiation called X-rays to take pictures of areas inside the body. X-rays penetrate the body onto film or computers where the images are made. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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X-ray imaging - (pronounced) (EX-ray IH-muh-jing) A procedure that uses a type of high-energy radiation called X-rays to take pictures of areas inside the body. X-rays penetrate the body onto film or computers where the images are made. The tissues and organs usually appear different shades of black and white because different tissues transmit different amounts of the X-rays. X-ray imaging is used to diagnose diseases and plan treatment. Also called radiography
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