Röntgen rays

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The Röntgen rays were discovered by Röntgen in 1896 and they have been studied and applied very widely ever since.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

Thomson, medical superintendent of the Norfolk County Asylum, delivered a lecture before the Norfolk and Norwich Medico-Chirurgical Society on “The New Photography,” and gave a practical demonstration of the Röntgen rays.

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles

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

For extensive ulcers on the limbs, the chest wall, or on other covered parts, or when operative treatment is contra-indicated, the use of tuberculin and exposure to the Röntgen rays have proved beneficial.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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