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CT scan
/ˌsiːˈtiː skæn/
[/ˌsiːˈtiː skæn/]
cross-section X-ray scan
Advancednoun
Definition
A medical scan that combines many X-ray images to show detailed cross-sections of the body.
Example
A CT scan revealed exactly where the bone had fractured after the serious car accident.
A CT scan revealed exactly where the bone had fractured after the serious car accident.
Etymology
From 'computed tomography', combining Latin/Greek roots; 'tomography' is from Greek 'tomos' (slice).
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in hospitals for diagnosis and emergencies.