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radiology

ra·dio·logy

UK/ˌɹeɪdiˈɒlədʒi/ US/ˌɹeɪdiˈɑlədʒi/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation

2.

(radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation

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Origin

From radio- + -logy.

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