radiologist

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌreɪdiˈɒlədʒɪst/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ra•di•ol•o•gy /reɪdiˈɑlədʒi/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable]
  1. Medicinethe branch of medicine dealing with x-rays, other radiation, and other techniques used in examining the body for disorders and certain treatments.
ra•di•ol•o•gist, n. [countable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
ra′di•ol•o•gy  (rā′dē ol′ə jē),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Medicine, Physicsthe science dealing with x-rays or nuclear radiation, esp. for medical uses.
  2. Medicinethe examination or photographing of organs, bones, etc., with such rays.
  3. Medicinethe interpretation of medical x-ray photographs.
  • radio- + -logy 1895–1900
ra′di•ol′o•gist, n. 

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