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radioscopy

radioscopy

8.6
A medical check that uses X-rays to look inside the body for problems
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdiˈɒskəpi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radioscopia
  • The doctor used radioscopy to examine the patient's bones.

Examples

  • The doctor used radioscopy to examine the patient's lungs for any signs of abnormality.

  • Safety protocols are strictly followed during radioscopy to minimize radiation exposure.

  • Advancements in radioscopy have greatly improved the detection of internal injuries.

  • Many hospitals now offer radioscopies as part of their diagnostic services.

  • Advancements in radioscopy have greatly improved the detection of internal injuries.

  • The doctor used radioscopy to examine the patient's lungs for any signs of abnormality.

  • Safety protocols are strictly followed during radioscopy to minimize radiation exposure.

Synonyms

radiography
vsradioscopy
  • Specialized
1 5.8

Making pictures of the inside of the body or objects using X-rays

is used especially to examine internal structures for medical diagnosis
X-raying
vsradioscopy
  • Specialized
1 5.5

Taking pictures of the inside of objects or body parts using X-rays

can use other penetrating radiation and focuses on diagnostic examination
roentgenography
vsradioscopy
  • Archaic
9.9

To use X-rays to make a picture of the inside of the body

can include other penetrating radiation besides X-rays
X-ray photography
vsradioscopy
  • Specialized
3.8

A way to take pictures of the inside of the body using X-rays

is a general examination method using penetrating radiation rather than only photos

Surface Forms

radioscopy singular
radioscopies plural

Morphology

radioscopy = radio (semi-transparent) = radio + scopy

The formation 'radio' + '-scopy' is clear in technical contexts, but 'radio' commonly refers to broadcasting devices/waves rather than penetrating radiation, and '-scopy' is a specialized combining form, so the relation is not fully obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Radioscopy combines the parts radio- meaning 'ray', seen in words like radiant and radiation, and -scopy meaning 'to look', as in microscopy. So, radioscopy literally means 'looking with rays', which explains its use for medical X-ray exams.