Radiological Society of North America

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Radiological Society of North America

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is a professional society for radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and related scientists, promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research, and technologic innovation. The society is based in the United States but involves professionals from over 140 countries.

Pronunciation

Radiological Society of North America: /ˌreɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl səˈsaɪəti ɒv ˈnɔːrθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

Etymology

The term "Radiological Society of North America" is derived from the society's focus on the field of radiology, a branch of medicine that uses imaging technology to diagnose and treat diseases. The society is based in North America, hence the geographical reference in its name.

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.
  • Radiation Oncology: A specialty field that uses therapeutic radiation to treat cancer.
  • Medical Physics: The application of physics concepts, theories, and methods to medicine or healthcare.
  • Health Care Delivery: The provision of health care services to patients.
  • Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
  • Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
  • Technologic Innovation: The development and application of new technologies in a particular field.

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