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chest x-ray

(chest EX-ray)
An x-ray of the structures and organs inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of high-energy radiation that can pass through the body and onto film or a computer, making pictures of areas inside the body. A chest x-ray may be used to help diagnose injuries or diseases that affect the chest.
Chest x-ray; drawing shows a patient standing with their back to the x-ray machine. X-rays pass through the patient's body onto film or a computer and take pictures of the structures and organs inside the chest.Enlarge this image in new window
A chest x-ray is used to take pictures of the structures and organs inside the chest. X-rays pass through the patient's body onto film or a computer.
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