microradiography

noun

mi·​cro·​ra·​di·​og·​ra·​phy ˌmī-krō-ˌrā-dē-ˈä-grə-fē How to pronounce microradiography (audio)
: radiography in which an X-ray photograph is prepared showing minute internal structure
microradiograph noun
microradiographic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of microradiography was in 1913

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Cite this Entry

“Microradiography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microradiography. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

microradiography

noun
mi·​cro·​ra·​di·​og·​ra·​phy -ˌrā-dē-ˈäg-rə-fē How to pronounce microradiography (audio)
plural microradiographies
: radiography in which an X-ray photograph is prepared showing minute internal structure see historadiography
microradiographic adjective
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