X-ray at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is X-ray? A type of high-energy radiation. In low doses, x-rays are used to diagnose diseases by making pictures of the inside of the body. In high doses, x-rays are used to treat cancer.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Mckenna
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