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transillumination

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(trănsˌĭ-lo͞oˌmə-nāˈshən, trănzˌ-)

noun
The passing of a light through the walls of a body part or organ to facilitate medical inspection.

Related Forms:

  • transˌil·luˈmi·nateˌ (-lo͞oˈmə-nātˌ) verb
  • transˌil·luˈmi·naˌtor noun
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