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Radiograph

Meaning: An image produced by exposing a detector to X-rays passing through the body.

In practice: A plain radiograph of the chest is the first-line investigation for suspected pneumonia.

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Which word means: Appearing dark or black on an X-ray, indicating low density such as air.

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