Meaning
radiology
- the branch of medicine that uses imaging technology like X-rays to diagnose and treat diseases
- the hospital department where radiological imaging is performed
In a sentence
Devo andare in radiologia per fare una lastra al torace.
I have to go to radiology to get a chest X-ray.
La radiologia moderna permette diagnosi molto precoci e accurate.
Modern radiology allows very early and accurate diagnoses.
Ha deciso di specializzarsi in radiologia dopo la laurea in medicina.
She decided to specialize in radiology after graduating in medicine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| radiologia | feminine · singular |
| radiologie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers both to the medical specialty and the department in a clinic or hospital.
- A specialist in this field is called a 'radiologo' (m) or 'radiologa' (f).