Definitions for "CHEST X-RAY"
A radiograph (x-ray) of the chest. An x-ray allows the doctor to see the size of your heart (with heart failure, it may be larger than normal), and whether there is fluid build-up around your heart and lungs.
View of the chest area which includes the heart, lungs, and ribs
An X-ray of the inside of the chest is often the first step in diagnosing lung cancer and determining the location of a tumor or lesion.
a type of diagnostic radiology procedure used to examine the chest and the organs and structures located in the chest
a very common and non-invasive diagnostic test that can give your physician a
Keywords:  obligatory, medical, part
an obligatory part of the medical results
a safe procedure which is commonly used both in annual physical exams and evaluations of patients before certain surgical operations