Computerized 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 computerized tomography scan to get a better look at the patient's injured lung.
- The new computerized tomography machine at the hospital was state-of-the-art and produced highly detailed images.
- The technician carefully positioned the patient on the computerized tomography table to ensure accurate results.
- The computerized tomography scan revealed a small tumor on the patient's pancreas that had gone undetected by other tests.
- After the accident, the paramedics rushed the victim to the hospital for a computerized tomography scan to assess the extent of her injuries.