Ct (Noun)
Meaning 1
A New England state; one of the original 13 colonies.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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 CT scan to examine the patient's lungs for any signs of damage.
- A CT scan of the brain can help identify tumors, cysts, and other abnormalities.
- The radiologist used the CT images to guide the biopsy needle to the exact location of the tumor.
- The CT scanner uses X-rays and computer technology to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
- After the accident, the patient underwent a CT scan to check for any internal injuries.
Synonyms
- Computed Axial Tomography
- CAT
- Computerized Tomography
- Computed Tomography
- Computerized Axial Tomography