radiological

adjective

ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrā-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce radiological (audio)
variants or radiologic
1
: of or relating to radiology
2
: of or relating to nuclear radiation
radiologically adverb

Examples of radiological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other policy experts have also highlighted regulatory concerns and potential radiological hazards. Shawna Chen, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Before release, OpenAI tests its models for their capabilities with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons, the abilities that would be most sought-after by terrorist groups that don’t have the expertise to build them with current technology. Kelsey Piper, Vox, 20 Sep. 2024 That designation doesn’t refer to risk, but rather is a response to the public concern and the priority the Army Corps is placing on hazardous, toxic and radiological waste sites. Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 18 July 2024 Diagnosis [was] confirmed during radiological examinations at the Düsseldorf hospital. Matias Grez, CNN, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for radiological 

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Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radiological was in 1905

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Cite this Entry

“Radiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiological. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

radiological

adjective
ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrād-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce radiological (audio)
variants or radiologic
1
: of or relating to radiology
radiological treatment
2
: of or relating to especially nuclear radiation
radiological physics
specifically : producing or capable of producing casualties by nuclear radiation
radiological hazards
radiologically adverb
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