noun
- The medical specialty that uses imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Usage: medical field; also called neuroimaging when referring to the imaging aspect
Examples
- The patient was referred to neuroradiology for an MRI to evaluate the suspected brain tumor.
- Neuroradiology has advanced significantly with the development of high-resolution imaging technology.
- The neuroradiology department uses CT and MRI scans to diagnose stroke patients.
- She specializes in neuroradiology and focuses on spinal cord injuries.
- Neuroradiology imaging helped identify the location of the lesion before surgery.