neuroradiology
/ˌnʊroʊˌreɪdiˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- A branch of medicine that uses imaging techniques, such as MRI and CT scans, to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, spine, and nervous system.
- Neuroradiology has advanced rapidly, allowing doctors to detect strokes much earlier.
- The doctor ordered a neuroradiology scan to check for any abnormalities in the patient's brain.
- She works as a technician in the neuroradiology department, helping to operate the MRI machine.