xeroradiography

Meaning of xeroradiography: A type of x-ray in which a picture of the body is recorded on paper rather than on film.

Definition of xeroradiography

A type of x-ray in which a picture of the body is recorded on paper rather than on film.

How xeroradiography is built

xero radio graphy xeroradiography
  • xer/o Combining form · Greek dry
  • radi/o Combining form · Latin x-ray, radiation
  • -graphy Suffix · Greek the process of recording or imaging

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