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

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Carrying modular payloads Each kit includes the R80D SkyRaider drone carrying a selection of chemical, biological, and radiological detection payloads. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 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 No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which caused no radiological release nor injuries, authorities in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, said. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 18 May 2026 The media office said there were no injuries and no impact on radiological safety levels. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiological

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of radiological was in 1905

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“Radiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiological. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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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