noun

radiology

radiology

She works in the radiology department.

She works in the radiology department.

Radiology uses imaging to diagnose diseases.

Radiology uses imaging to diagnose diseases.

((radiology)) the medical science of using radiation She works in the radiology department.

Synonyms: medical imaging, X-ray diagnostics

From Latin 'radius' (ray) and Greek '-logia' (study of). Meaning 'the study of rays'.

Break it down: 'radio' (like rays) + '-logy' (like biology, meaning 'study of'). So, it's the 'study of rays' for medical purposes.

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