radiological

adjective

ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrā-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce radiological (audio)
variants or radiologic
1
: of or relating to radiology
2
: of or relating to nuclear radiation
radiologically adverb

Examples of radiological in a Sentence

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Another example is the use of machine learning to identify early signs of cancer in radiological scans. Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Another 30% were handled in a second telemedicine visit with the specialist after additional laboratory and radiological testing. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Nuclear energy relies on precision technology and an unwavering dedication to safety, so regulating it is a serious technical undertaking meant to shield us from unwanted radiological consequences. Katy Huff, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025 The agency will inspect thousands more shelters over the course of the year, and change the filters fitted in existing shelters to protect against chemical and radiological weapons, the agency added. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiological

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radiological was in 1905

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“Radiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiological. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

radiological

adjective
ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrād-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce radiological (audio)
variants or radiologic
1
: of or relating to radiology
radiological treatment
2
: of or relating to especially nuclear radiation
radiological physics
specifically : producing or capable of producing casualties by nuclear radiation
radiological hazards
radiologically adverb
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