radiology — the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreɪdiˈɑːlədʒi/
Example Sentences
- The radiology resident spent all night reading X-rays and drinking coffee.
- Thanks to advances in radiology, doctors can now see inside patients without opening them up like a can of tuna.
- Modern radiology uses CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to create detailed images of the human body.
radiology
NOUN[/ˌreɪdiˈɑːlədʒi/]
the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases
Medical imaging for diagnosis and treatment
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Radiology combines the Latin 'radius' (ray, beam of light) and the Greek 'logos' (study, discourse). The term emerged in the late 19th century following the discovery of X-rays, literally meaning 'the study of rays'.
Breakdown
radio- (from Latin radius, meaning ray or beam) + -logy (from Greek logos, meaning study or science).
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📝Examples
“The radiology resident spent all night reading X-rays and drinking coffee.”
“Thanks to advances in radiology, doctors can now see inside patients without opening them up like a can of tuna.”
“Modern radiology uses CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to create detailed images of the human body.”
“The radiology department is always busy because everyone wants to peek inside themselves.”
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