Chest x-ray
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-001663
An x-ray of the structures and organs inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of high-energy radiation that can pass through the body and onto film or a computer, making pictures of areas inside the body. A chest x-ray may be used to help diagnose injuries or diseases that affect the chest.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-001663 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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