radiologist
UK: ˌreɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst | US: ˌreɪ.diˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst
n. a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases using medical imaging technologies (e.g., X-rays, MRIs).
radiologist = radio<radiation> + log<study> + ist<person who practices>
- radio: From Latin radius ("ray, beam"), referring to radiation used in imaging.
- log: From Greek -logia ("study of"), derived from logos ("word, reason").
- ist: Suffix denoting a person specializing in a field (e.g., biologist).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to the late 19th century, combining radio- (for X-rays and radiation) with -logy (study) and -ist (practitioner). It reflects the rise of medical imaging technology, where specialists "study rays" to diagnose ailments.
The radiologist identified a fracture in the patient's wrist from the X-ray.
She trained for years to become a board-certified radiologist.
The radiologist recommended an MRI for further examination.
Advances in AI are assisting radiologists in detecting tumors earlier.
After consulting the radiologist, the surgeon planned the operation.