radiological

adjective

ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrā-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce radiological (audio)
variants or radiologic
1
: of or relating to radiology
2
: of or relating to nuclear radiation
radiologically adverb

Examples of radiological in a Sentence

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By January, agencies will have to address the most important potential data security risks related to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons. Maria Curi, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024 Four counts of unlawful use of an infectious biological substance or radiological agent, a Class 2 felony. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024 Then, in 1994, radiological weapons were added to the list. John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 30 Apr. 2013 Suspect detained in assassination of Russian general A man has been arrested in connection with the assassination of the head of Russia’s chemical, radiological and biological weapons unit, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, authorities in the country said. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for radiological

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radiological was in 1905

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“Radiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiological. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

radiological

adjective
ra·​dio·​log·​i·​cal ˌrād-ē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl How to pronounce radiological (audio)
variants or radiologic
1
: of or relating to radiology
radiological treatment
2
: of or relating to especially nuclear radiation
radiological physics
specifically : producing or capable of producing casualties by nuclear radiation
radiological hazards
radiologically adverb
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