Taxonomy Code 208500000X

Definition:
Radiology is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of animals, including humans. Radiologists are medical doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. (Note: 208500000X is NOT an actual healthcare taxonomy code and should not be used in any official capacity.)