radiology

noun

ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrā-dē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce radiology (audio)
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

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This threatens the future talent pipeline, as most occupations rely on experiential learning—like those radiology residents discussed above. David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025 Three to five years before onset, emergency room and radiology visits rose sharply. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Miller planned to attend Joliet Junior College and study toward a degree in radiology, according to her obituary. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 The state has also removed prior authorization for radiology services and has worked to improve the prior authorization practices for skilled-nursing facilities, or SNFs. Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiology

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radiology was in 1900

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“Radiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiology. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

radiology

noun
ra·​di·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrād-ē-ˈäl-ə-jə̄ How to pronounce radiology (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce radiology (audio)
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

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