computed axial tomography

English

Noun

computed axial tomography (uncountable)

(medicine) A medical imaging process involving the use of multiple X-ray images to produce a three dimensional image of internal organs.
(medicine) A scan produced by this technique.

Sometimes referred to as “computerized axial tomography”.

Synonyms

computed tomography (alternatively, “computerized tomography”)
X-ray computed tomography
CT
CAT
body-section roentgenography (obsolete)

Derived terms

CAT scan

Translations

A scan produced by this technique, a computed axial tomography scan

Esperanto: tomografaĵo
Portuguese: tomografia axial computorizada f

See also

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