x-radiation

noun, often capitalized

x-ra·di·a·tion | \ˌeks-ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən

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Definition of x-radiation

1 : exposure to X-rays

2 : radiation composed of X-rays

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x-radiation

noun, often capitalized X

x-ra·di·a·tion

Medical Definition of x-radiation

1 : exposure to X-rays

2 : radiation composed of X-rays

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