Radiography
(noun)
- The technique of producing images of the internal structure of solid objects using X-rays or other penetrating radiation.
- The resulting image produced using radiography.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from radio- 'relating to radiation' + -graphy 'writing, recording'.
Examples:
- Radiography is commonly used in medicine to visualize bones and internal organs.
- A radiography was taken of her chest to check for pneumonia.
- The radiography showed a clear view of the internal structure of the engine block.
- Radiography can also be used in industrial applications for quality control.
- The radiography showed a large crack in the concrete bridge.