Radiologic imaging

Radiologic imaging encompasses a range of technologies used to visualize the interior of the human body for clinical diagnosis and intervention. Modalities include x-ray (radiography), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, positron emission tomography (PET), mammography, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine. These techniques may use ionizing radiation (x-ray, CT, nuclear medicine) or other forms of energy (ultrasound, MRI) to create anatomical or functional images for disease diagnosis, therapy guidance, and monitoring. Radiologic imaging itself is not a biological target; it refers to procedures and equipment for medical image acquisition and interpretation, performed by trained healthcare professionals such as radiologists and radiologic technologists.

Other names

Diagnostic imagingmedical imaging