radiological

adjective

ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrā-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or radiologic

ˌrā-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik 

1

: of or relating to radiology

2

: of or relating to nuclear radiation

radiologically

ˌrā-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of radiological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the Ryder Cup, New York State Police deployed helicopters and drones, and their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response team was on hand to ensure the safety of those present. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

There is no radiological material known to be at the site, which Iran had not previously announced as targeted throughout the war. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

This process involves removing fuel, managing radiological controls, separating the hull, demilitarizing, and recycling. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for radiological

• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological
• histological

Medical Definition

radiological

adjective

ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrād-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

variants or radiologic

-ik 

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

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb