x raying

present participle of x-raying

/ˈɛksˌreɪɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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