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Noun: radiology  `reydee'ólujee
  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
    - radioscopy

Derived forms: radiologies

See also: radiological, radiologist

Type of: imaging, medical science, tomography

Encyclopedia: Radiology

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