plain film

noun

An image of the inside of the body that uses X-rays to capture bones, organs, and other tissues.

Meanings

nounplain film (plural plain films)

plural plain films

  1. medicineAn image of the inside of the body that uses X-rays to capture bones, organs, and other tissues.
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APA

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Chicago

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