X-Ray refers to the part of the electromagnetic spectrum whose radiation has somewhat greater frequencies and smaller wavelengths than those of ultraviolet radiation; namely, that radiation lying between ultraviolet and gamma-ray in the electromagnetic spectrum.

It is a type of high-energy radiation. In low doses, x-rays are used to diagnose diseases by making pictures of the inside of the body. In high doses, x-rays are used to treat cancer.

See also:
"X-ray" is in the HS Code "3006.30"
- - Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient

"X-ray" is in the NACE Code "33.10"
Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances
... manufacture of apparatus based on the use of X-ray s or alpha, beta or gamma radiation, whether or n ...

"X-ray" is in the ISIC Code "3311"
Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances
- manufacture of apparatus based on the use of X-ray s or alpha, beta or gamma radiation, whether or ...

"X-ray" is in the NAICS Code "33441"
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
· Manufacturing X-ray tubes-are classified in Industry 33451, Navigational, Measuring, Electr ...

Ref: 86273/2006-09-13

X-ray refers to an image produced by sending a beam of X-rays - very high energy electromagnetic radiation) through the body. Different tissues in the body have different densities and absorb and deflect the X-rays differently. A camera records on photographic film the varying levels of X-rays that have passed through the body.
X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs on film. Standard x-rays are performed for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries.

X-rays are made by using external radiation to produce images of the body, its organs, and other internal structures for diagnostic purposes. X-rays pass through body structures onto specially-treated plates (similar to camera film) and a "negative" type picture is made (the more solid a structure is, the whiter it appears on the film).

-see also:
"X-ray" is in the HS Code "3701.10"
- - For X-ray

"X-ray" is in the NACE Code "33.10"
Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances
... manufacture of apparatus based on the use of X-ray s or alpha, beta or gamma radiation, whether or n ...

"X-ray" is in the ISIC Code "3311"
Manufacture of medical and surgical equipment and orthopaedic appliances
- manufacture of apparatus based on the use of X-ray s or alpha, beta or gamma radiation, whether or ...

"X-ray" is in the NAICS Code "334411"
Electron Tube Manufacturing
· Manufacturing X-ray tubes-are classified in U.S. Industry 334517, Irradiation Apparatus Man ...

Ref: 120838/2006-09-27


Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS )
x-rays (A x-rays are high-energy electromagnetic ...)
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