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scanography

The English word “scanography” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The production of radiographs by scanning with X-rays through a moving, thin slit.
  2. The process of capturing digitized images of objects using a flatbed scanner for the purpose of creating photographic prints.

Etymology

Blend of scan + radiography or scanner + photography.

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