European Society of Radiology

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of radiology in Europe. The society was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Pronunciation

European Society of Radiology: /ˈjʊərəpiːən səˈsaɪəti ɒv ˌreɪdɪˈɒlədʒi/

Etymology

The term "European Society of Radiology" is a compound noun. "European" refers to the geographical scope of the society, "Society" denotes a group of individuals involved in a common pursuit, and "Radiology" is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of animals and humans.

Related Terms

Radiology: The science of 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.
Diagnostic Radiology: A branch of radiology that involves imaging to diagnose a patient's disease or condition.
Interventional Radiology: A medical sub-specialty of radiology which utilizes minimally-invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system.
Radiologist: A physician 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.

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