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chest x-ray

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1 Definition of chest x-ray

Meaning of chest x-ray: An x-ray of the structures inside the chest.

An x-ray of the structures inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of high-energy radiation that can go through the body and onto film, making pictures of areas inside the chest, which can be used to diagnose disease.

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