radiographic

Everyday

1. (medicine, science) To do with X-ray pictures and other images of the inside of the body or objects: «a radiographic image of the knee». tree →
2. Made using X-rays: «a radiographic test of a metal pipe». tree →

In the lessons

In health and science lessons it is the hospital word for X-ray pictures; radiographers take them. Engineers also use radiographic tests to find cracks in metal. Phrases: «radiographic image», «radiographic examination», «radiographic evidence».

Examples

• The radiographic image showed a small crack in the bone. tree →
• The dentist took radiographic pictures of my teeth. tree →
• Engineers did a radiographic check of the bridge's welds. tree →
• Radiographic evidence showed the statue had a hidden metal rod inside. tree →
• A radiographer is trained to take radiographic images safely. tree →
• The vet looked at radiographic pictures of the dog's leg. tree →

Note

Related: radiograph (an X-ray picture), radiography, radiographer (the person who takes X-rays), radiologist (the doctor who reads them). X-rays are used only when needed, and staff wear protection because too many X-rays can harm the body.