Meaning of X-ray in English
Adjective
1.
(a) of, relating to, or using X-rays
(b) resembling X-rays
an X-ray photo
an X-ray technician
X-ray therapy
I had an X-ray examination of my chest yesterday.
2. having or showing clear insight; penetrating; keen
Noun
1.
(a) ｟oft. -s｠ a type of radiation that can go through many solid objects, used for looking inside things
(b) a photograph of the inside of a person’s body, taken using X rays
(c) an X-rays examination
X-rays are used to locate breaks in bones, and in high doses, to treat cancer.
I had an X-ray of my teeth taken yesterday.
The doctor took an X-ray of her chest, and it was positive.
Verb
1.
(a) take a picture of the inside of something or someone’s body using X-rays to examine it
(b) examine with X-rays
(c) treat with X-rays
(d) use X-rays
She was X-rayed. ー The doctor gave an her X-ray.
His cancer is X-rayed.