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radiology - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Historically, radiology involved the use of ionizing radiation including X rays for the diagnosis of disease and X rays and gamma rays for the treatment of disease. ...
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Further Reading on radiology
  • Virtual Colonoscopy - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is a virtual colonoscopy ? A virtual colonoscopy uses X - rays and computers ( computed tomography [ CT ] or magnetic resonance ...having the test. Virtual colonoscopy is done in the radiology ...
  • Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®) - Evidence of Benefit ( WebMD )
    Chest X - Ray and Sputum Cytology The most common screening tests for lung cancer are the chest x - ray and sputum cytology . Early ...66, 1978. Stitik FP, Tockman MS, Khouri NF: Chest radiology . In: Miller...
  • Your Kidneys and How They Work ( WebMD )
    A good overview of healthy kidney function with a description of various types of kidney failures...tests may be necessary, including additional blood and urine tests or radiology studies. In some...
  • Dental X-Rays ( WebMD )
    An overview of dental X-rays, including the different types and what they do...as a three-dimensional image. This type of X-ray, which may be performed in a hospital or radiology center rather than a...
  • Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) ( WebMD )
    An intravenous pyelogram ( IVP ) is an X - ray test that provides pictures of the urinary tract , which ...days after the test. An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is usually done by a radiology technologist.


  • Angiogram of the Lung ( WebMD )
    An angiogram of the lung is an X - ray test that uses fluoroscopy to take pictures of the blood flow ...done by a radiologist. The radiologist may be helped by another doctor, a radiology technologist,
  • Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series ( WebMD )
    An upper gastrointestinal ( UGI ) series examines the upper and middle portions of the ...not need to stay overnight in the hospital. The test is done by a radiologist and a radiology technologist. You...
  • Interventional radiology (IR) ( MedicineNet )
  • Radiology, interventional ( MedicineNet )
  • Interventional radiology (IR) ( eMedicineHealth )



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