thoracic X-ray
[/θɔːˈræsɪk ˈɛksreɪ/]
nounpl: thoracic X-rays
radiografia de tórax
1. A radiographic imaging technique used to visualize the chest cavity, including the lungs, heart, ribs, and mediastinum, using X-ray radiation
The doctor ordered a thoracic X-ray to check for pneumonia.
O médico solicitou uma radiografia de tórax para verificar se havia pneumonia.
2. A standard diagnostic tool in pulmonary and cardiac assessment, typically performed in frontal (PA or AP) and lateral views
The thoracic X-ray revealed a suspicious shadow in the left lung.
A radiografia de tórax revelou uma opacidade suspeita no pulmão esquerdo.
In both Brazil and the USA, thoracic X-rays are one of the most commonly ordered diagnostic tests in healthcare settings. In Brazilian hospitals, it is standard practice and often one of the first imaging studies requested by physicians. The procedure is non-invasive, relatively quick, and involves minimal radiation exposure, making it a staple in emergency departments, clinics, and pulmonology practices across both countries.
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