What might confirm the worst for an athlete's injury?

EMOTIONALXRAY

Think of a scan that reveals hidden pain—not bones, but the heart’s heavy weight.

This clue plays on the idea of an "X-ray" confirming an injury, but with a twist. Instead of a medical scan, it suggests an "emotional X-ray"—a way to see deep feelings, like fear or disappointment, that might reveal how bad the injury really is. The answer combines "emotional" with "X-ray" to hint at the athlete’s internal reaction rather than a physical test. It’s a clever way to blend medical and emotional language.