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    Radiología (en. Radiology)

    /ra.di.o.lo.'ɣi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Medical discipline that uses radiation to study the internal structures of the body.
    Radiology is essential for the diagnosis of many diseases.
    La radiología es esencial para el diagnóstico de muchas enfermedades.
    Technique used to visualize organs and tissues of the body using X-rays.
    The doctor requested an X-ray as part of the examination.
    El médico solicitó una radiografía como parte del examen.
    Subfield of medicine that includes X-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
    Interventional radiology allows for minimally invasive procedures.
    La radiología intervencionista permite realizar procedimientos mínimamente invasivos.

    Etymology

    The word radiology comes from the Greek 'radius' (ray) and 'logia' (study or science).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    radiology routine
    A set of standardized procedures in the practice of radiology.
    rutina de radiología
    radiology report
    Document issued by a radiologist that describes the findings of the obtained images.
    informe de radiología

    Related Words

    X-rays
    Electromagnetic radiation used in radiology procedures.
    rayos X
    tomography
    Imaging diagnostic technique that uses X-rays to produce slices of the body.
    tomografía
    magnetic resonance
    Diagnostic method that uses magnets and magnetic fields to obtain images of the body.
    resonancia magnética

    Slang Meanings

    Ray
    They did an X-ray on me to see if I had a fracture.
    Me hicieron un rayo para ver si tenía fractura.
    Rad
    I need a rad to check my lungs.
    Necesito un rad para revisar mis pulmones.