Computed Tomography (Noun)
Meaning
A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor ordered a computed tomography scan to get a clearer view of the patient's internal injuries.
- Computed tomography is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that helps diagnose various health conditions.
- The hospital's new computed tomography machine provides high-resolution images of the body's internal structures.
- The patient underwent a computed tomography scan to determine the extent of the tumor's growth.
- Computed tomography scans are often used in emergency rooms to quickly assess patients with severe injuries.