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

radiology

/ rā′dē-ŏl′ə-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.

Derived Forms

• ˌradiˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• radi·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiology¹

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

Example Sentences

This experience with an anti-mentor can have a powerful impact on our career trajectories, said Lori Deitte, a professor of radiology and the vice president for continuous education at Vanderbilt University.

From Slate

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

From Science Daily

Ph.D., from the Department of Radiology at MGH.

From Science Daily

Co-first authors of the study are Kevin Pridham, a former postdoctoral associate at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, and Kasen Hutchings and Patrick Beck, two former medical students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine who are pursuing their medical careers in radiology in Las Vegas and pediatrics in Philadelphia, respectively.

From Science Daily

Other medical groups, including the American College of Radiology and the American Cancer Society, suggest mammograms every year — instead of every other year — starting at age 40 or 45, which may cause confusion, Bevers said, but “now the starting age will align with what many other organizations are saying.”

From Seattle Times