imaging
word · lemma: image
Definition
Imaging is the process of creating pictures of the inside of something, often the human body, using technology like X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in technical, medical, or scientific contexts (like 'medical imaging'). Not used for ordinary photography. Common collocations: 'imaging equipment', 'brain imaging'.
Spanish: imágenes (médicas) - obtención de imágenesPortuguese (BR): imagem (médica) - obtenção de imagensPortuguese (PT): imagem (médica) - obtenção de imagensChinese (Simplified): 成像 - 影像（医学）Chinese (Traditional): 成像 - 影像（醫學）Hindi: इमेजिंग (चिकित्सा/तकनीकी)Arabic: التصوير (الطبي/التقني)Bengali: ইমেজিং - চিত্রায়ন (চিকিৎসা)Russian: визуализация (медицинская)Japanese: イメージング（画像診断）Vietnamese: chẩn đoán hình ảnhKorean: 영상 촬영 - 이미징Turkish: görüntülemeUrdu: امیجنگ - امیج حاصل کرنا (طبی)Indonesian: pencitraan
Example Sentences
The doctor ordered an imaging test to see inside my knee.
basic
MRI is a common imaging technique in hospitals.
basic
Because the pain wouldn’t go away, they scheduled some imaging just to be sure.
natural
Ultrasound imaging is safe for pregnant women.
basic
Advances in imaging have helped doctors find diseases earlier than before.
natural
Modern imaging can even show how the brain works in real time.
natural