B2nounhealthscience
US/ˈeks.reɪ/
UK/ˈeks.reɪ/
a picture of the inside of the body made with special rays, used to find injuries or illness
In context
The doctor ordered an x-ray to see whether my arm was broken.
The x-ray showed a small crack in the bone.
Passengers' bags go through an x-ray machine at the airport.
Words that go with x-ray
verb + noun
- have an x-rayYou will need to have an x-ray of your chest.
- take an x-rayThe nurse will take an x-ray of your ankle.
noun + noun
- chest x-rayA chest x-ray showed that his lungs were clear.
- x-ray machineThe x-ray machine is in the room next to the lab.
adjective + noun
- dental x-rayA dental x-ray revealed a hidden cavity.
noun + preposition
- x-ray ofShe showed me the x-ray of her knee.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I did an x-ray yesterday.Correct: I had an x-ray yesterday.