Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to radiology: Pertaining to the medical science that uses radiant energy (such as X-rays) or radioactive materials in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
   • Involving radiation or radioactivity: Concerned with the properties, effects, and measurement of ionizing radiation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The patient underwent a radiological examination to locate the fracture.
  • The radiological findings confirmed the presence of a tumor.
  • A radiological hazard was declared after the incident at the nuclear facility.

Advanced Usage

• "Radiological dispersal device (RDD)": A technical term for a "dirty bomb," a conventional explosive that spreads radioactive material.

  • Security forces trained for the scenario of a radiological dispersal device being detonated in the city.

• "Radiological protection": The science and practice of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

  • All staff in the department must follow strict radiological protection protocols.

Variants and Related Words

• Radiology (n): The branch of medicine dealing with the use of radiant energy in diagnosis and treatment.

  • She specialized in radiology and became an expert at reading MRI scans.

• Radiologist (n): A physician who specializes in radiology.

  • The radiologist interpreted the X-ray images.

Synonyms

• Radiographic: Relating to the production of images using radiation (often used more specifically for X-ray imaging).
• Nuclear (in specific contexts): Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom or atomic energy, which can overlap in contexts involving radioactivity.

Related Phrases

• Radiological survey: A systematic examination of an area to determine the levels of radioactive contamination.

  • A radiological survey of the site was conducted before cleanup began.

• Radiological emergency: An emergency situation involving the release of radioactive materials.

  • The hospital has a specific plan for a radiological emergency.

Adjective

1. of or relating to radiology