radiology

[ rey-dee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌreɪ diˈɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the science dealing with x-rays or nuclear radiation, especially for medical uses.

the examination or photographing of organs, bones, etc., with such rays.

the interpretation of medical x-ray photographs.

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Origin of radiology

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

OTHER WORDS FROM radiology

ra·di·ol·o·gist, noun

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How to use radiology in a sentence

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Scott was wearing hospital scrubs and likely continued on to his work as a radiologist.
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Or Scott Kelly, also well trained as an interventional radiologist (though without a video).
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Broadwell lives in Charlotte, N.C., with her radiologist husband and two young boys.
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She is married to Scott Broadwell, an interventional radiologist.
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And these were examined by ourselves and by the radiologist, who assisted us in this endeavor.
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British Dictionary definitions for radiology

radiology

/ (ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

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

Derived forms of radiology

radiologist, noun

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Scientific definitions for radiology

radiology

[ rā′dē-ŏl′ə-jē ]

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.

Cultural definitions for radiology

radiology

[ (ray-dee-ol-uh-jee) ]

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.