Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Radiologic Technology

The application of scientific knowledge or technology to the field of radiology. The applications center mostly around x-ray or radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes but the technological applications of any radiation or radiologic procedure is within the scope of radiologic technology.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The application of scientific knowledge or technology to the field of radiology. The applications center mostly around x-ray or radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes but the technological applications of any radiation or radiologic procedure is within the scope of radiologic technology.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Technology, Radiologic
  • Technology, Radiological
  • Radiological Technology

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with RADIOGRAPHY

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  1. E05.920
  2. H02w.010w.850
  3. J01.897w.891

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Radiologic Technology. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013679. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013679
  2. Radiologic Technology. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69865008