Advertisement

Advertisement

radiology

[ rey-dee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the science dealing with x-rays or nuclear radiation, especially for medical uses.
  2. the examination or photographing of organs, bones, etc., with such rays.
  3. the interpretation of medical x-ray photographs.


radiology

/ ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the use of X-rays and radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

radiology

/ rā′dē-ŏlə-jē /

  1. The branch of medicine that deals with diagnostic images of anatomic structures through the use of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves and that treats disease through the use of radioactive compounds. Radiologic imaging techniques include x-rays, CAT scans, PET scans, MRIs, and ultrasonograms.

radiology

  1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study of images obtained by x-ray , ultrasound , CAT scans , or magnetic resonance imaging , and to the treatment of cancer by radiation therapy.
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˌradiˈologist, noun
Discover More

Other Words From

  • radi·olo·gist noun
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiology1

First recorded in 1895–1900; radio- + -logy
Discover More

Example Sentences

Multiple studies have shown that visual arts training improves observational skills, communication and empathy among both medical students and residents in ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, radiology, and dermatology.

Because of their small size, PanINs are challenging to detect and cannot be identified by a typical radiology examination.

The innovations put ophthalmology alongside radiology, cardiology, and dermatology as specialties in which AI innovation is happening fast.

A significant staffing resource is required to facilitate the clinic from surgery, pathology, and radiology.

From BBC

Dr. Hanneman and a team of researchers looked at the benefits and downsides of incorporating AI tools into radiology.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


radiologicalradiolucent