roentgenogram

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis

Etymology

From Röntgen + -o- + -gram, named after Wilhelm Röntgen.

In classic literature

Synonyms

X ray, X-ray, X-ray picture, X-ray photograph

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