die Röntgenaufnahme
Translation
X-ray, radiograph, roentgenogram
Examples
Der Arzt braucht eine Röntgenaufnahme.
The doctor needs an X-ray.
Die Röntgenaufnahme zeigte einen Bruch.
The X-ray showed a fracture.
Grammar Patterns
to take an X-ray of ((sth.)) to take an X-ray of sth. The doctor needs to take an X-ray of the leg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Röntgenbild, die Radiographie
Etymology
From the name of the discoverer, Wilhelm Röntgen, plus 'Aufnahme,' meaning 'recording' or 'picture.' Literally a 'Röntgen picture.'
Memory Tips
Picture Wilhelm Röntgen himself taking a picture (Aufnahme) of your bones to remember the compound word.