roentgenology

(-nälə jē)

noun

the study and use of X-rays, esp. in connection with the diagnosis and treatment of disease

Origin: roentgeno- + -logy

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See roentgenology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Radiology employing x-rays.

Related Forms:

  • roentˌgen·o·logˈic (-ə-lŏjˈĭk), roentˌgen·o·logˈi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adjective
  • roentˌgen·o·logˈi·cal·ly adverb
  • roentˌgen·olˈo·gist noun

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