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radiogram en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.ə(ʊ).ɡɹæm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• (General-American) audio
• /ˈɹeɪ.di.əˌɡɹæm/ (General-American)
• /-oʊ-/ (General-American)

Etymology

From radio- (prefix denoting radioactivity or radiation) + -gram (suffix denoting something drawn, written, or otherwise recorded).

Meanings

1. Synonym of radiograph (“an image, often a photographic negative, produced by radiation other than ordinary light; especially an X-ray photograph”).
   • The method I use is to outline the contour of the chest wall on an X-ray film and to transpose it on a sheet of paper. If the radiogram has been taken correctly, the outline of the chest will be clearly visible on the film, the edge of the ribs contrasting quite sharply against the shadow of less density given by soft parts covering the thorax. 1937 January 2, H. H. Moll, “Chest Deformities in Asthma”, in Squire Sprigge, Egbert [Coleby] Morland, editors, The Lancet: A Journal of British and Foreign Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Physiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Public Health, and News, volume CCXXXII, part I, London: The Lancet Limited, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 12, column 2:
   • Following my usual custom, with some difficulty I removed the radiogram from the mount and found in the upper one half of the left border a radiopaque shadow in the area previously covered by the film mount frame. […] This indicated that another radiogram should be made, which revealed an impacted third molar in disto-oblique position. 1928 July, C. S. Klinkert, “An Unusual Dental Anomaly”, in B. W. Carr, editor, United States Veterans’ Bureau Medical Bulletin, volume IV, number VII, Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, →OCLC, page 626:
   • [F]ractures in animals, which were on a diet that deranged their calcium and phosphorus metabolism healed normally as judged from histological sections. But when radiograms were taken of these fractures they revealed little callus and hence the radiograms would normally be interpreted as indicating non-union; that is, that a bony callus had not formed. […] Accordingly, radiograms do not always give an accurate indication of whether or not osteogenesis has occurred. 1956, A[rthur] W[orth] Ham, W. R. Harris, “Repair and Transplantation of Bone”, in Geoffrey H[oward] Bourne, editor, The Biochemistry and Physiology of Bone, New York, N.Y.: Academic Press, →OCLC, page 494:

Forms

Deriveds

microradiogram · autoradiogram · xeroradiogram · stereoradiogram · teleradiogram · radiogrammatic

Synonyms

radiograph

Translations (1)

pl radiogram (radiograph)

radiogram en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.ə(ʊ).ɡɹæm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• (General-American) audio
• /ˈɹeɪ.di.əˌɡɹæm/ (General-American)
• /-oʊ-/ (General-American)

Etymology

Probably either: * from radio- (prefix denoting radio broadcasting) + -gram (suffix denoting something drawn, written, or otherwise recorded); or * a clipping of radio(tele)gram.

Meanings

1. (historical) Synonym of radiotelegram (“a message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy (“telegraphy by radio rather than by transmission cables”)”).
   • Sec. 7. That a person, company, or corporation within the jurisdiction of the United States shall not knowingly utter or transmit, or cause to be uttered or transmitted, any false or fraudulent distress signal or call or false or fraudulent signal, call, or other radiogram of any kind. 1912 August 13, “[Laws and Regulations] An Act to Regulate Radio-communication, Approved August 13th, 1912”, in The Year-book of Wireless Telegraphy & Telephony, New York, N.Y.: Wireless Press, published 1917, →OCLC, page 362:
   • On 3 June, 1898, Lord Kelvin visited [Guglielmo] Marconi's Alum Bay station, on the Isle of Wight, and sent from there the first paid radiograms. 1963, Linwood S. Howeth, “Birth of Science of Radio and Development of Usable Components”, in History of Communications-electronics in the United States Navy, Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, →OCLC, page 20, column 2:
   • If the War Department at that time had considered it necessary to alert the Hawaiian Department against air and ground attack, it undoubtedly would have so directed instead of sending a long radiogram outlining the various steps that should be taken in connection with sabotage and subversive activities. 1946, Walter C[ampbell] Short, “Statement by Major General Walter C. Short of Events and Conditions Leading Up to the Japanese Attack, December 7, 1941”, in Pearl Harbor Attack: Hearings before the Joint Committee on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack, Congress of the United States, Seventy-ninth Congress, First Session, Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 27: A Concurrent Resolution Authorizing an Investigation of the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and Events and Circumstances Relating thereto: Part 24: Proceedings of Roberts Commission […], Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, →OCLC, page 1778:
   • But in his February 12 radiogram Brett had also ordered Barnes to send two pursuit squadrons to Darwin, one for local protection and the other to provide escort for a convoy to Koepang and to provide cover for its unloading, then to remain at Koepang. 2010, William H. Bartsch, “Part Three: ‘You are Not Forgotten Men’”, in Every Day a Nightmare: American Pursuit Pilots in the Defense of Java, 1941–1942, College Station, Tex.: Texas A&M University Press, →ISBN, page 103:

Forms

Synonyms

radiotelegram

Translations (9)

pl radiotelegram (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · ca radiograma (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · pl radiogram (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · it radiogramma (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · fr radiogramme (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · ka რადიოგრამა (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · ky радиограмма (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · bg радиограма (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram) · ru радиогра́мма (message, like a telegram, transmitted by wireless telegraphy — see also radiotelegram)

radiogram en · NOUN · etymology 3

Pronunciation

• /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.ə(ʊ).ɡɹæm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• (General-American) audio
• /ˈɹeɪ.di.əˌɡɹæm/ (General-American)
• /-oʊ-/ (General-American)

Etymology

Either: * a blend of radio + gram(ophone); or * a clipping of radiogram(ophone).

Meanings

1. (historical) Synonym of radiogramophone (“a gramophone record player that incorporates a radio receiver”).
   • Inter-train radio communication facilities between the Royal and pilot trains are provided, as well as train to land station contact, and the lounges throughout the train have radiograms. The King's study will have a radio receiving set of wide range. 1947 January–February, “South African Royal Train”, in The Railway Magazine, London: Tothill Press, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 36:
   • He opens the plywood door that conceals the radiogram. The record is already on the turntable: Miles Davis letting loose. 2017, Fiona Farrell, Decline and Fall on Savage Street, Auckland: RHNZ Vintage, →ISBN, page 96:
   • She comes in with a worried, puzzled expression. Then her spirits suddenly revive; she switches on the radiogram and dances gaily for her own amusement. 1935, Michael Egan, The Dominant Sex: A Play in Three Acts, London: Victor Gollancz, →OCLC, Act III, scene i, page 86:

Forms

Relateds

stereogram

Synonyms

radiogramophone

Translations (1)

pl radiola (radiogramophone)