Transillumination
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Transillumination is a noun meaning A shining through (something).
Meaning
A shining through (something).
More Meanings
- (medicine) The examination of a body part, or a tissue sample, by shining light through it.
Example Sentences
Transillumination of anterior teeth, using the composite curing light placed labially to shine through the tooth and be viewed using the mouth mirror, shows up any cavities as dark interproximal shadows.
Word Forms
- transilluminations
- translumination
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include translumination, underlight, underlighting, retroillumination, endoillumination, underglow.
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