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radiology

nounfemininetécnico/ʁɐdjuɫuˈʒiɐ/medium

ra·di·o·lo·gi·a

Definition

The branch of medicine that uses radiation, especially X-rays, for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Radiology is crucial for identifying internal injuries.
She is studying to become a consultant in radiology.
Common collocations
diagnostic radiologyinterventional radiologyradiology departmentradiology technician

Etymology

Do grego 'radios' (raio) + 'logos' (estudo, tratado).

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