Diagnostic radiology

Diagnostic Radiology

Diagnostic Radiology (pronunciation: /daɪəɡˈnɒstɪk ˌreɪdiˈɒlədʒi/) is a medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualized within the human body.

Etymology

The term "Diagnostic Radiology" is derived from the Greek word "diagnostikos" meaning "able to distinguish," and the Latin word "radiolus" meaning "little beam of light."

Related Terms

Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Medical Imaging: The technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
Radiographer: A health professional who performs diagnostic imaging procedures.
Radiologist: A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.
Computed Tomography (CT): A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A type of imaging technology that uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body.
Ultrasound: A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal organs.
Nuclear Medicine: A medical specialty involving the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.