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xray
This term functions as both a noun referring to the resulting image and a verb describing the process of scanning. While the noun is common in medical and security contexts, the verb is more frequently used in security settings, such as airport checkpoints, though it remains applicable to medical diagnostics.
In written English, this word is frequently stylized as "X-ray" with a capital X and a hyphen. The version without the hyphen is common in technical or casual digital communication, but the hyphenated form remains the standard for formal orthography.
Meanings
Examples
I need to get an xray of my ankle to see if it is sprained.
The dentist took an xray to check for cavities between the teeth.
The museum xrays ancient artifacts to find hidden details inside.
The detective requested an xray of the sealed envelope to read the letter without opening it.
They will xray the shipment for contraband at the border.
The xray shows a clear hairline fracture in the bone.