Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The branch of medicine that deals with diagnostic images of anatomic structures made through the use of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves and that treats disease through the use of radioactive compounds. Radiological imaging techniques include x-rays, CT scans, PET scans, MRIs, and ultrasonograms.
- noun The use of radiation for the scientific examination of material structures; radioscopy.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The science and art of the production and therapeutic application of X-rays or the rays from radioactive substances.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun medicine The use of
radioactive substances indiagnosis andtreatment . - noun medicine The use of
radiation (includingionizing radiation , especiallyX-rays ) in diagnosis, usually through the formation of images. - noun
Radioscopy .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation
- noun the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
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Examples of cancer surveillance measures include physical examinations, blood tests and certain radiology studies.
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They also call radiology to arrange for an emergent MRI, which is usually difficult to get quickly.
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They also call radiology to arrange for an emergent MRI, which is usually difficult to get quickly.
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WellPoint Inc. and Cigna Corp. have hired so-called radiology benefits managers, or RBMs.
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He's worked extensively in radiology, which is, in fact, his background.
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Study: On-call radiology residents accurately interpret most emergency neuroradiology CT scans
THE MEDICAL NEWS 2009
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TMCI announces a national rollout of its successful "Plan" to reach the nation's teen moms Healthways and Physicians Health Choice agree to provide SilverSneakers Fitness Program Investors 'details for initial television advertising campaign to be provide by Muscle Flex Smoothie Factory supports Chronic Disease Fund's mission with holiday fundraising program Study: On-call radiology residents accurately interpret most emergency neuroradiology CT scans Seven-day event focuses on nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, nanomedicine and clinical trials
THE MEDICAL NEWS 2009
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