HyperDic: computed_axial_tomography

English > 1 sense of the expression computed axial tomography:
NOUNactcomputed axial tomography, computerized tomography, computed tomography, CT, computerized axial tomography, CATa 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
English > computed axial tomography: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningA 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.
Synonymscomputerized tomography, computed tomography, CT, computerized axial tomography, CAT
BroaderX-raying, X-radiationObtaining images by the use of X rays

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