| radiolesion | A lesion produced by ionizing radiation. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| radioli | Sing. Radiolus . [NL, dim. Of L. Radius radius: cf. L. Radiolus a feeble sunbeam. <zoology> The barbs of the radii of a feather; barbules. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| radioligand | <radiobiology> A small molecule with a radionuclide tracer attached, that binds to a specific large molecule. It is usually used for radioimmunoassay procedures. Origin: radio-+ L. Ligandus, that which is to be bound, fr. Ligo, to bind (20 Sep 2002) |
| radioligand assay | <radiobiology> Quantitative determination of receptor (binding) proteins in body fluids or tissue using radioactively labelled binding reagents (e.g., antibodies, intracellular receptors, plasma binders). (12 Dec 1998) |
| radiolite | <paleontology> A hippurite. Origin: L. Radius ray: cf. F. Radiolithe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| radiologic | Pertaining to radiology. (18 Nov 1997) |
| radiologic health | Health concerns associated with the effects of radiation on the environment and on public and personal health. (12 Dec 1998) |
| radiological | Pertaining to radiology. (18 Nov 1997) |
| radiological anatomy | The study of bodily sturcture using radiographs and other imaging methods. (05 Mar 2000) |
| radiological enteroclysis | Method of imaging the duodenum and small intestine by intubation of the duodenum and instillation of dilute barium; also known as small bowel enema. (05 Mar 2000) |
| radiological sphincter | A section of a tubular structure that acts as if it has a band of circular muscle to constrict it, although no such specialised structure can be found on morphological examination. Synonym: functional sphincter, radiological sphincter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| radiologist | <specialist> A medically qualified doctor who specialises in the use of imaging techniques (X-rays, Ultrasound, CT, MR, fine needle biopsy etc) for diagnosis (diagnostic radiologist) or one who specialises in the use of imaging techniques in assisting treatment, for example in inserting catheters into blood vessels, in choking the blood supply of a tumour by injection of a type of glue etc. (interventional radiologist). (16 Dec 1997) |
| radiology | <study> The study of X-rays in the diagnosis of a disease. (06 Oct 1997) |
| radiology department, hospital | Hospital department which is responsible for the administration and provision of X-ray diagnostic and therapeutic services. (12 Dec 1998) |
| radiology information systems | Information systems, usually computer-assisted, designed to store, manipulate, and retrieve information for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling administrative activities associated with the provision and utilization of radiology services and facilities. (12 Dec 1998) |