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n. - A radiogram made by exposing photographic film to a kind of radiation. Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target.

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  • All head-injured patients had plain skull X-rays performed on admission to the hospital.
  • All jackets must go through the x-ray machine for inspection.
  • UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Superior drinkability and now, x-ray vision.
  • Maybe, maybe we could build bigger x-ray machines for airplanes.
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