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

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

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The moment the skiagraph was taken, it was very clear which bone should be removed.

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But a skiagraph, or X-ray photograph, has a fascination all its own.

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