radiologiya
Radiology, or radiologiya, is a medical specialty that uses imaging technologies to diagnose, monitor, and sometimes treat disease. The practice relies on noninvasive visualization of the body’s structures and functions, drawing on physics and clinical medicine to guide patient care.
Diagnostic radiology encompasses X-ray radiography and fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and
Training generally starts with medical school, followed by a radiology residency and often subspecialty fellowships. Radiologists
The field originated with the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895, later advancing with contrast
Radiology is integral to modern medicine, enabling early detection, precise characterization, staging, and treatment planning across
In many languages, including Russian, radiologiya is the term for this field.