radiology
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˌɹeɪdiˈɑɫədʒi// UK //ɹˌeɪdɪˈɒlədʒi// ra·di·ol·o·gy
n. the area of medicine that uses images like X-rays and scans to see inside the body. Doctors use these pictures to find out why someone is sick or to treat a disease.
n. the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy, such as X-rays and ultrasound, for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The doctor sent her to radiology for an X-ray.
Advances in radiology have made it possible to detect internal injuries without performing invasive surgery.
Interventional radiology allows physicians to perform minimally invasive procedures guided by real-time imaging, significantly reducing recovery times and surgical risks for patients.
From radio- + -logy.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the medical field or hospital department.