radiology

noun

ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrā-dē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce radiology (audio)
1
: a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (such as X-rays) or radioactive material in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
2
: the science of radioactive substances and high-energy radiations

Examples of radiology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The health department tried to find another radiology group to fill the role. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024 Being mocked or humiliated about masking by healthcare workers, including phlebotomists and radiology technicians, is traumatic. Judy Stone, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 In 2017 Jennifer Young, then a radiology technician, was brutally attacked by a patient. Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024 Less than 24 hours after Israeli forces entered the complex, the IDF released video footage showing spokesman Jonathan Conricus walking through the radiology unit. Ellen Nakashima, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023 Through ongoing collaboration, the companies aim to leverage the strengths of two industry leaders to address the increasing need for fast and accurate radiology interpretations for patients accessing urgent and occupational health care services. Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2024 Several radiology techs also stopped by to helpfully explain what was really going on. Hollee Actman Becker, Parents, 6 Feb. 2024 One of her best friends had joined the Marines and was learning to be a radiology technician; after talking to her, Specialist Sanders decided to enlist in the Army. Sean Keenan, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2024 Those programs would boost the number of nurses, radiology technicians and other workers who help turn over rooms, feed and transport patients, and keep hospitals running smoothly and safely. Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radiology was in 1900

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“Radiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiology. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

radiology

noun
ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrād-ē-ˈäl-ə-jə̄ How to pronounce radiology (audio)
: a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (as X-rays) or radioactive material in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
radiological
-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
adjective
or radiologic
-ik
radiologist
-ˈäl-ə-jist
noun

Medical Definition

radiology

noun
ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gy -jē How to pronounce radiology (audio)
plural radiologies
1
: the science of radioactive substances and high-energy radiations
2
: a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (as X-rays or ultrasound) in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

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