Eksrey (en. X-ray)

eks-ray

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of electromagnetic radiation used in medicine and imaging.
The X-ray exam is important in identifying cavities in teeth.
Ang eksamen ng eksrey ay mahalaga sa pagtukoy ng mga butas sa ngipin.
An image produced using X-ray technology.
The X-ray showed the damage to the patient's hip.
Ipinakita ng eksrey ang pagkasasira ng balakang ng pasyente.
The process of using X-rays for diagnosis.
The doctor recommended an X-ray to confirm his condition.
Ang doktor ay inirekomenda ng eksrey upang tiyakin ang kanyang kondisyon.

Etymology

English, derived from the word 'X-ray'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chest X-ray
An imaging exam of the chest to check the heart and lungs.
eksrey ng dibdib
dental X-ray
Taking an X-ray to examine the condition of the teeth.
eksrey sa ngipin

Related Words

radiologist
A doctor specialized in using imaging techniques such as X-rays.
radiologist
diagnosis
The process of identifying a disease or condition based on examinations.
diagnosis

Slang Meanings

Sibling that is closer; best friend.
Dude, you’re really my eksrey, you’re always there for me.
Pare, ikaw na talaga ang eksrey ko, lagi kang nandiyan para sa akin.
Person who is fun and enjoyable to be with.
This party is so fun, it’s really an eksrey!
Ang saya, eksrey talaga ang party na 'to!
Person with something hidden or a secret.
Oh, there’s an eksrey behind that story.
Naku, may eksrey sa likod ng kwentong 'yan.