radiological

Definition

The adjective describing anything involving radiation—whether it's healing your tumors or ending civilization. In hospital settings, it's mercifully the former most of the time.

Example Usage

The government issued warnings about a potential radiological hazard near the nuclear facility.

Source: Merriam-Webster Medical / Nuclear Medicine Dictionary

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