radiograph

1 of 2

noun

ra·​dio·​graph ˈrā-dē-ō-ˌgraf How to pronounce radiograph (audio)
: a picture produced on a sensitive surface by a form of radiation other than visible light
specifically : an X-ray or gamma ray photograph
radiographic
ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce radiograph (audio)
adjective
radiographically
ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce radiograph (audio)
adverb

radiograph

2 of 2

verb

radiographed; radiographing; radiographs

transitive verb

: to make a radiograph of

Examples of radiograph in a Sentence

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Noun
The paintings serve as a sort of radiograph of Neel’s mourning process, created after the loss of her father-in-law. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 Mar. 2026 Our animals get radiographs and ultrasounds on a weekly basis. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
As a part of this, Pup Tart will need to have her splint changed about once a week until she is healed and radiographs about once a month to ensure her leg is healing properly. — The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024 These are performed under general anesthesia and include full mouth radiographs and any potential extractions or other dental work that may need to be completed. — Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for radiograph

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1896, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of radiograph was in 1896

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“Radiograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiograph. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Medical Definition

radiograph

1 of 2 noun
ra·​dio·​graph -ˌgraf How to pronounce radiograph (audio)
: an X-ray or gamma-ray photograph

radiograph

2 of 2 transitive verb
: to make a radiograph of
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