Computerized Tomography Synonyms

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
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. computed-tomography
  2. ct
  3. computerized axial tomography
  4. computed-axial-tomography
  5. cat

Computerized Tomography Sentence Examples

  • Development of computerized tomography (CT) that radically changes early diagnosis of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke.

  • A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the brain was normal.

  • Note that CT scan stands for Computerized tomography -- pupils will only find this acronym expanded in the glossary.

  • For example some gamma cameras and PET scanners are combined with a computerized tomography x-ray system.

  • If pituitary disease is suspected, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scan of the brain may be done.