Definition

A medical professional who uses imaging techniques, like X-rays and MRIs, to diagnose and treat diseases.

Example

The radiologist reviewed the scans to check for any abnormalities.

Conversation

I visited the doctor yesterday, and he referred me to a radiologist for my X-ray results.

Oh, really? What did he say about it?

He mentioned that a radiologist would give a more detailed analysis of the images.

That makes sense! It's good to have a specialist look at those things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiologist → It is formed from "radius" (from Latin *radius*, meaning ray or beam) and "-logist" (from Greek *logistēs*, meaning one who studies or specializes in). A radiologist is a specialist who studies rays, particularly in the context of medical imaging.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'ray' ('radius') that a radiologist studies, as they specialize in interpreting images created by these rays.

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