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

Another example is the use of machine learning to identify early signs of cancer in radiological scans. —Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Another 30% were handled in a second telemedicine visit with the specialist after additional laboratory and radiological testing. —Robert Pearl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

Nuclear energy relies on precision technology and an unwavering dedication to safety, so regulating it is a serious technical undertaking meant to shield us from unwanted radiological consequences. —Katy Huff, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025

The agency will inspect thousands more shelters over the course of the year, and change the filters fitted in existing shelters to protect against chemical and radiological weapons, the agency added. —Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for radiological

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

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