radiology

noun

ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrā-dē-ˈä-lə-jē 

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

Diagnostics And Personalized Medicine One area where AI has already proven itself remarkably capable is diagnostics, especially in fields like radiology, pathology and dermatology. —Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

Its general hospitals offer a wide range of services, including acute care, operating and recovery rooms, radiology, respiratory therapy, clinical laboratories, and pharmacies. —Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

For the past 50 years, NIH has been led by known authorities in fields ranging from radiology to genetics. —Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024

Primarily focused on deploying AI tools for imaging and radiology, Ferrum's technology helps integrate new point solutions within a hospital's existing firewall and data center. —Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

radiology

noun

ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrād-ē-ˈäl-ə-jə̄ 

: 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 

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