Radiology is the use of radiation to diagnose and treat medical conditions. It is a branch of medicine that uses X-rays, ultrasound, and other forms of radiation to see inside the body.
X-rays are the most common type of radiation used in radiology. They can be used to see bones, organs, and other structures inside the body. Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the body. It is often used to see babies in the womb.
Radiology can be used to diagnose a wide range of medical conditions, including broken bones, cancer, and heart disease. It can also be used to guide doctors during surgery.
The radiologist is a doctor who specializes in radiology.
Noun: the branch of medical science concerned with the use of radiant energy (such as X-rays) in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Adjective: of or relating to radiology.
The word "radiology" is a combination of the words "radio-" and "logy".
The word "radio-" comes from the Latin word "radius", which means "ray".
The suffix "-logy" comes from the Greek word "logos", which means "study".
The first recorded use of the word "radiology" was in 1896.
What does a Radiologist do?
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