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X-ray

/ˈɛks reɪ/

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variant 1: x-ray

1 · noun

an image made using X-rays to see inside the body

X光片；X射线检查

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The doctor ordered an X-ray of his injured arm.

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医生安排给他受伤的手臂拍一张X光片。

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Pronunciation: /ˈɛks reɪ/

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