x raying
present participle of x-raying
/ˈɛksˌreɪɪŋ/
noun
- The process of taking an X-ray photograph or scan of someone or something.
- X-raying of luggage at the airport helps keep passengers safe.
- The doctor ordered an x-raying of my broken arm to see how the bones were healing.
- The museum used x-raying to examine the ancient painting without touching it.
verb
- Present participle of X-ray; to photograph or scan using X-rays.
- The technician is x-raying the patient's chest to check for pneumonia.
- The veterinarian is x-raying the dog's leg to find the cause of the limp.
- They are x-raying all packages before they enter the building.