x-ray cultural definition

A form of electromagnetic radiation with very high frequency and energy. X-rays lie between ultraviolet radiation and gamma radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Because x-rays can travel through solid material and affect photographic plates, they are widely used in diagnosing medical problems.
• Objects in the sky also send out x-rays in processes that use very high energy.

A photograph or image obtained through the use of x-rays. An x-ray is taken when an image of internal body structures (such as bones or organs) is needed to diagnose disease or determine the extent of injuries.