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CXR is shorthand for which medical imaging technique?

  1. cerebral x-ray

  2. computed x-ray

  3. complete x-ray

  4. chest x-ray

The correct answer is: chest x-ray

Option A Cerebral x-ray is an incorrect term as CXR stands for 'chest x-ray'. The 'C' does not stand for cerebral, and a chest x-ray cannot capture images of the brain. Option B: Computed x-ray is an incorrect term as CXR stands for 'chest x-ray'. While computed tomography (CT) combines x-rays with computers to create images of different parts of the body, CXR specifically refers to an x-ray of the chest area. Option C: Complete x-ray is an incorrect term as CXR stands for 'chest x-ray'. A complete x-ray would refer to a full-body x-ray, while CXR specifically refers to an x-ray of the chest area. Therefore, the correct answer is D: chest x-ray. CXR is a common abbreviation used in the medical field to refer to a specific type of