radiology
[ 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.
OTHER WORDS FROM radiology
ra·di·ol·o·gist, nounWords nearby radiology
Example sentences from the Web for radiologist
Scott was wearing hospital scrubs and likely continued on to his work as a radiologist.
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Six Mysteries About David Petraeus, Paula Broadwell & Jill Kelley |The Daily Beast |November 13, 2012 |DAILY BEASTAnd these were examined by ourselves and by the radiologist, who assisted us in this endeavor.
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British Dictionary definitions for radiologist
radiology
/ (ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the use of X-rays and radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Derived forms of radiology
radiologist, nounMedical definitions for radiologist
radiology
[ rā′dē-ŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The branch of medicine that makes diagnostic images of anatomic structures through the use of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves and that treats disease through the use of radioactive compounds. Radiological imaging techniques include x-rays, CAT scans, PET scans, MRIs, and ultrasonograms.
The use of radiation for the scientific examination of material structures; radioscopy.
Other words from radiology
ra′di•o•log′i•cal (-ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) null adj. ra′di•ol′o•gist n.Scientific definitions for radiologist
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 radiologist
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.