lungimage

noun
UK /ˈlʌŋˌɪmɪdʒ/
US /ˈlʌŋˌɪmɪdʒ/

A lungimage is a picture of the lungs that helps doctors see inside your chest.

The doctor looked at the lungimage to check that the boy's lungs were healthy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer-made picture that shows what the lungs look like inside.

The machine made a lungimage so the nurse could see the air spaces.

3. A special photo used to find out why someone is coughing a lot.

Her lungimage helped the doctor understand her cough.

4. A picture of the lungs taken to make sure they are working well.

After the check-up, the lungimage showed everything was fine.