radiology

American

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

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.

radiology British

/ ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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 /

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 Cultural

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.

Other Word Forms

radiologist noun

Etymology

Origin of radiology

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

Example Sentences

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But for radiology it still needs stable, high-performance infrastructure to operate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hollon's team used every available MRI collected since radiology records were digitized at University of Michigan Health.

From Science Daily

"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

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