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).