radiology
noun
ra·di·ol·o·gy
ˌrā-dē-ˈä-lə-jē 
1
: a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (such as X-rays) or radioactive material in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
2
: the science of radioactive substances and high-energy radiations
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Some of our physicians are leveraging AI for support with documentation, radiology dictation, breast cancer analysis in radiology and pathology, diabetic retinopathy screening, flagging urgent messages from patients and finally, identifying patients who are likely to become seriously ill.
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Ainsley MacLean, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The program includes comprehensive care, physical and behavioral health consultations, lab and radiology services, medications and services for mental health and substance use disorders and access to durable medical equipment, which would be provided when the person is released.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Tackling Economic Pressures With Physician Leadership Healthcare's financial dynamics are complex, especially in specialty practices like anesthesia, radiology and emergency medicine.
—Len Wright, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The agents in Health Companion will be trained as experts in specific domains, such as radiology, pathology or genomics, and offer insights based on their expertise, Kass-Hout said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ainsley MacLean, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The program includes comprehensive care, physical and behavioral health consultations, lab and radiology services, medications and services for mental health and substance use disorders and access to durable medical equipment, which would be provided when the person is released.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Tackling Economic Pressures With Physician Leadership Healthcare's financial dynamics are complex, especially in specialty practices like anesthesia, radiology and emergency medicine.
—Len Wright, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The agents in Health Companion will be trained as experts in specific domains, such as radiology, pathology or genomics, and offer insights based on their expertise, Kass-Hout said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Radiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiology. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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radiology
noun
ra·di·ol·o·gy
ˌrād-ē-ˈäl-ə-jə̄
: a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (as X-rays) or radioactive material in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
radiological
adjective
-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
or radiologic
-ik
radiologist
noun
-ˈäl-ə-jist
Medical Definition
radiology
noun
ra·di·ol·o·gy
-jē
plural radiologies
1
: the science of radioactive substances and high-energy radiations
2
: a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (as X-rays or ultrasound) in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
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