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radiology
The medical specialty concerned with the use of imaging procedures such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose and treat diseases.
Für die genaue Untersuchung des Knochenbruchs wurde der Patient in die Radiologie überwiesen.
For a precise examination of the broken bone, the patient was referred to radiology.
The word consists of the prefix 'Radio-', which refers to radiation, and the ending '-logie' (-logy), which means 'study' or 'science'. So it is the 'study of the application of radiation' in medicine.
Die moderne Radiologie verwendet nicht nur Röntgenstrahlen, sondern auch Magnetfelder.
Modern radiology uses not only X-rays, but also magnetic fields.
As a hospital department, 'Radiologie' (radiology) is used with the prepositions 'in' or 'in die'. 'In die Radiologie' describes movement there (accusative), while 'in der Radiologie' describes the location (dative).
Der Arzt schickt mich zur Abklärung in die Radiologie.
The doctor is sending me to radiology for clarification.
The word family includes the doctor, 'der Radiologe' (male radiologist) or 'die Radiologin' (female radiologist), and the adjective 'radiologisch' (radiological). This knowledge helps you understand related terms in a medical context.
Eine radiologische Untersuchung ist notwendig, um die Ursache der Schmerzen zu finden.
A radiological examination is necessary to find the cause of the pain.
radiation therapy
'Radiologie' and 'Strahlentherapie' sound similar because both are connected in medicine with radiation or imaging procedures. But they have different purposes. In 'Radiologie' (radiology), images of the body are taken, for example using X-rays, CT, or MRI, so that doctors can identify an illness. 'Strahlentherapie' is a treatment, often for cancer, in which strong radiation is used against tumor cells. The confusion can easily arise because the two areas may be located close to each other in hospitals. Put simply: radiology mainly helps with diagnosis, while radiation therapy helps with treatment.
Nach dem Unfall schickte die Ärztin den Patienten zur Radiologie, damit ein CT gemacht wird.
After the accident, the doctor sent the patient to radiology so that a CT scan could be done.
In der Klinik bekommt Herr Weber mehrmals pro Woche eine Strahlentherapie gegen den Tumor.
At the clinic, Mr. Weber receives radiation therapy for the tumor several times a week.