Radiology

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  • noun. The branch of medicine that deals with diagnostic images of anatomic structures made 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, CT scans, PET scans, MRIs, and ultrasonograms.
  • noun. The use of radiation for the scientific examination of material structures; radioscopy.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The science and art of the production and therapeutic application of X-rays or the rays from radioactive substances.
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  • noun. The use of radioactive substances in diagnosis and treatment.
  • noun. The use of radiation (including ionizing radiation, especially X-rays) in diagnosis, usually through the formation of images.
  • noun. Radioscopy.
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  • noun. (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation
  • noun. the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
    • Word Usage
    "Examples of cancer surveillance measures include physical examinations, blood tests and certain radiology studies."
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    medical science  
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    Egyptology  Scientology  anesthesiology  anthology  anthropology  
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    audiology  cardiology  electronic-only  factory-trained  forensics  
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    X-ray photometry  X-ray spectrometry  atom-tagging  atomic science  atomics  
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