Röntgen rays
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The most marked difference between the two is the fact that Röntgen rays are not deflected by a magnet, indicating a very essential difference, while their range and penetrative power are incomparably greater.
From Little Masterpieces of Science: Invention and Discovery by Iles, George
When the swelling is great, it is often necessary to have recourse to the Röntgen rays to make certain that there is no fracture or dislocation.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
His favourite topics were the expansion of the empire, the origin of writing, and, in the last years of his life, the Röntgen rays.
From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles
Heat and prolonged exposure to the Röntgen rays or to radium emanations act in a similar way.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
The diagnosis can always be verified by the use of the Röntgen rays, and this should be had recourse to whenever possible, as a fracture may be shown that otherwise would escape recognition.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
