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Definition of Radiology
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Radiology: The medical specialty concerned with radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, including both ionizing radiation such as X-rays and nonionizing radiation such as ultrasound. Also known as roentgenology.