radiology

American  

[rey-dee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌreɪ diˈɒl ə dʒi /

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.

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radiology British  

/ ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the use of X-rays and radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

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radiology Scientific  

/ 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.

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radiology Cultural  

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.

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Other Word Forms

• radiologist noun

Etymology

Origin of radiology

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

Example Sentences

"In our daily radiology practice, we often diagnose 'fatty liver,'" Dr. Liu said.

From Science Daily

He also noted what’s happened in the radiology space: As AI has made advances in image analysis, more radiologists have been hired as they spend more time diagnosing diseases and with patients.

From Barron's

"This would require significant investment in interventional radiology, renal services, and the establishment of a bleeding rota," a statement from Guckian said.

From BBC

Ph.D., associate professor of radiology and neurology in the Department of Radiology at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

From Science Daily

These are four endoscopy tests - upper endoscopy; lower endoscopy excluding colonoscopy; colonoscopy; and cystoscopy - and four radiology tests - CT scan; MRI scan; barium studies; and non-obstetric ultrasound.

From BBC