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.

Origin of radiology

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

OTHER WORDS FROM radiology

ra·di·ol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby radiology

radioligand, radiolocation, radiolocator, radiological, radiological anatomy, radiology, radiolucent, radioluminescence, radiolysis, radioman, radiometeorograph

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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

Medical definitions for radiology

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 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.