radiography
|ra-di-o-graph-y|
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/ˌreɪdiˈɑːɡrəfi/
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/ˌreɪdiˈɒɡrəfi/
X-ray imaging
Etymology
Etymology Information
'radiography' originates from the Greek word 'radios,' meaning 'ray,' and 'graphia,' meaning 'writing or recording.'
Historical Evolution
'radiography' evolved from the Greek terms 'radios' and 'graphia' into the modern English term 'radiography.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'recording rays,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using X-rays for imaging.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 23:13