roentgenology

noun

roent·​gen·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrent-gə-ˈnä-lə-jē How to pronounce roentgenology (audio)
ˌrənt-,
-jə-,
-shə-
roentgenologic adjective
roentgenologist noun

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roentgenology was in 1904

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“Roentgenology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roentgenology. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

roentgenology

noun
plural roentgenologies
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