Definitions

1. noun

The branch of medical science dealing with the use of X-rays or other forms of electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal structures of the body.

“She specialized in radiology and was an expert at interpreting X-ray images.”

2. noun

The study and application of ionizing radiation in medical imaging and therapy.

“Radiology plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions.”

3. noun

A medical imaging department that uses various techniques, including X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to produce images of the body.

“The hospital’s radiology department used advanced equipment to diagnose the patient’s condition.”