x-ray
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A type of image that shows the inside of the body, especially the bones, made using a kind of powerful light.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The doctor ordered an _____ to check whether her wrist was broken."
Answer: x-ray
In your own words, what does "x-ray" mean?
A type of image that shows the inside of the body, especially the bones, made using a kind of powerful light.
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