Doctor of Medicine who specializes in radiology and is concerned with the diagnostic and/or therapeutic use of x-rays and other imaging technologies.
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Radiology
Branch of medicine that deals with radioactive substances and is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury by visualizing any of the various sources of radiant energy.
Radiology including nuclear medicine and diagnostic ultrasound section
Division of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code book that contains information about radiographic, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Radiology report
Written or dictated document of the findings after radiological films have been taken of an individual’s body part or organ. Also referred to as x-ray report .
Radiology services
Three branches of radiology services include diagnostic radiology, which is imaging using external sources of radiation or no radiation; nuclear medicine, which is imaging radioactive materials that are placed in body organs; and therapeutic radiology, which is the treatment of cancer using radiation.
Radionuclides
Isotope that undergoes radioactive decay and is used for nuclear imaging or scanning and treating tumors and cancer.
Radius of Operation
Usually used to determine rates for Motor Insurance. Beyond a certain number of miles in radius the rate is increased. Use confined to own premises for all classes except as otherwise prohibited and use confined to sites for goods carrying vehicles attract discounts in premium.
Radius of operation (Vehicle Insurance)
The area within which a vehicle is covered for business purposes.
Railroad Protective Liability
A Protective Liability coverage written in favour of a railroad on behalf of those who are conducting operations on or adjacent to railroad property.
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Liability coverage designed to protect a railroad from liability claims arising out of the operations of others on or adjacent to railroad property.
Railroad protective liability (Liability Insurance)
Protective liability insurance that is written for those who operate on or next to the railroad’s property. This type of coverage tends to favor the railroad.