skiagraph

[ skahy-uh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

1. a radiograph.

Other Words From

• ski·a·graph·ic [skahy-, uh, -, graf, -ik], skia·graphi·cal adjective
• ski·ag·ra·phy [skahy-, ag, -r, uh, -fee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of skiagraph¹

1895–1900; back formation from skiagraphy the process of making skiagraphs < Greek skiāgraphía painting in light and shade, equivalent to skiā-, combining form of skiā́ shade + -graphia -graphy

Example Sentences

That is to have a careful skiagraph, or, in case of negative results, several of them taken, in order to determine the presence or absence of cervical ribs.

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It was wonderful what Kennedy was getting out of those, to us, blurred and indistinct skiagraphs.

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And he pointed to the cosmic-ray skiagraph of the Moon on the curved glass dome overhead.

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Possibly, also, we may be able to determine the presence of dead bone, though I am not aware of any such skiagraphs having been taken.

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So," remarked Kennedy, as he read over the translation of the skiagraph which he had jotted down as we picked out the letters and words, "that's how the land lies.

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