radiografiar

Senses

1. 1.

   to X-ray; to take an X-ray of

   to produce a radiograph or X-ray image of a body part or object

2. 2.

   to examine closely; to scrutinize

   figuratively, to analyze something in detail

Examples

• "El médico necesita radiografiar el tobillo del paciente."

  The doctor needs to X-ray the patient's ankle.

• "La prensa radiografió la situación política del país."

  The press examined the country's political situation closely.

• "Decidieron radiografiar el cuadro antiguo para detectar posibles daños internos."

  They decided to X-ray the antique painting to detect possible internal damage.

Usage

A regular -ar verb conjugated normally (radiografío, radiografías, etc.). The medical sense is literal; the figurative sense means to analyze or investigate thoroughly. Common in medical contexts and metaphorical uses in journalism and academic writing.