trans·il·lu·mi·nate
ˌtran(t)s-ə-ˈlü-mə-ˌnāt
ˌtranz-
transilluminated; transilluminating; transilluminates
: to cause light to pass through
especially
: to pass light through (a body part) for medical examination
: an instrument for effecting transillumination
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“Transilluminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transilluminate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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