radiological

[ rey-dee-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to radiology.
2. involving radioactive materials:

   radiological warfare.

radiological

/ ˌreɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or concerning radiology or the equipment used in radiology
2. of, relating to, or involving radioactive materials

   radiological warfare

Derived Forms

• ˌradioˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• ra·di·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiological¹

First recorded in 1905–10; radiolog(y) + -ical

Example Sentences

A chemical, biological and radiological warfare response team was sent to collect the balloons, the presidential security service said.

From BBC

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have harnessed the technology behind foundation models, which power tools like ChatGPT, to discover new cancer imaging biomarkers that could transform how patterns are identified from radiological images.

From Science Daily

“Though, fortunately, they have not led to a radiological incident this time, they significantly increase the risk … where nuclear safety is already compromised.”

From Seattle Times

It is the first time that a nuclear facility has been occupied by an invading army and repeated crises at the plant have prompted global alarm over the rising risks of a radiological disaster.

From New York Times

Part of the contract is to provide fire protection and fire systems management services for Hanford, which protects the public from both fire and potential radiological hazards.

From Seattle Times