x-ray _noun

ADJECTIVES & NOUNS

chest, foot, bone, etc. 
・A chest x-ray is often performed to check for lung and heart conditions.

dental, spinal, abdominal
・The spinal x-ray revealed a herniated disc, which required surgery.

routine • diagnostic
・During a routine x-ray, the doctor discovered a minor fracture.

clear, detailed
・The detailed x-ray allowed the surgeon to plan the procedure.

digital
・The dentist used a digital x-ray to examine the patient's teeth.

X-RAY + NOUN
equipment, machine, plate 
・Airport security uses X-ray machines to scan luggage.

procedure
・Patients need to remain still during X-ray procedures to obtain clear images.

fluorescence, photography, picture, image, film
・The x-ray picture of the broken bone confirmed the need for a cast.

crystallography, diffraction
・X-ray crystallography is indispensable in structural biology research.

examination • report, result
・The patient underwent an X-ray examination to assess his chest.

department, unit
・The x-ray department is located on the ground floor of the hospital. 

exposure, radiation • shield
・The lead apron provides protection from X-ray radiation during the procedure.

eyes, vision 
・Superheroes with x-ray vision can see through walls and objects.

VERBS

take, do
・After the X-ray was taken, the radiologist reviewed the images.

have, get, go for
・I had to get an X-ray of my teeth at the dentist's office.

order, send for
・The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any broken bones.

examine, analyze, review • interpret
・It's essential to examine the x-ray from different angles.
・My doctor needs to review the x-ray before discussing the diagnosis.

X-RAY + VERB 
reveal, show
・X-ray revealed a fracture in the patient's wrist.

PREPOSITIONS

of
・They did an X-ray of my chest.

on
・The X-ray on your spine will help diagnose your pain.

PHRASES

the result/results of the X-ray 
・The result of the X-ray confirmed the presence of a lung infection.