What is another word for x-radiation?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛksɹˌe͡ɪdɪˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
X-radiation is a term commonly used in the field of radiology. It refers to high energy electromagnetic radiation that is used to produce images of the internal structures of the body. Some commonly used synonyms for X-radiation include X-rays, Roentgen rays, and radiographs. The term X-ray is most commonly used by medical professionals and the general public, while Roentgen rays is the scientific term for X-rays named after their discoverer, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. Radiographs are the images produced by X-radiation, and the term is often used interchangeably with X-rays. Other synonyms for X-radiation might include ionizing radiation, radiation therapy, or radiodiagnosis depending on the specific context in which the term is used.
