title: [Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen: 100 years of the discovery of X-rays].
abstract: One hundred years after its discovery, one can hardly conceive the medical practice without the existence of X rays. A brief account of X rays discovery and about it notable discoverer is presented.
authors.forename: W O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Arruda
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D005858:Germany; D049672:History, 19th Century; D010678:Philately; D011871:Radiology / Q000266:history*