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Health A-Z
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
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Xray High energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. Xrays possess the properties of penetrating most substances (to varying extents), of acting on a photographic film or plate (permitting radiography), and of causing a fluorescent screen to give off light (permitting fluoroscopy). In low doses X-rays are used for making images that help to diagnose disease, and in high doses to treat cancer. Formerly called a Roentgen ray. | ||
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