HyperDic: radiology

English > 2 senses of the word radiology:
NOUNcognitionradiologythe branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
actradiology, radioscopy(radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation
radiology > pronunciation
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English > radiology: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation.
Category ofradioscopy, radiology(radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation
target organ(radiology) organ intended to receive the therapeutic dose of a radioactive substance
tracer(radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes
Broadermedical scienceThe science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease
Spanishradiología
Catalanradiologia
Adjectivesradiologicalof or relating to radiology / radiology
Nounsradiologista medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease
English > radiology: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning(radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation.
Synonymradioscopy
CategoryradiologyThe branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
Narrowerfluoroscopyexamination of body structures using a fluoroscope
Broaderimaging, tomography(medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body
Spanishradiología, radioscopia
Catalanradiologia, radioscòpia
Adjectivesradiologicalof or relating to radiology / radiology
Nounsradiologista medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease

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