English Explanatory Dictionary

grenz ray

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ultrasoft X-ray used in treating various skin diseases.

Word forms

grenz ray grenz rays

Etymology

From German Grenz (“border”) (since the effects were thought to be on the border between ultraviolet light and traditional X-rays) + ray.

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