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Definition of Computed axial tomography
1. Noun. 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.
Generic synonyms: X-radiation, X-raying
Definition of Computed axial tomography
1. Noun. (medicine) A medical imaging process involving the use of multiple X-ray images to produce a three dimensional image of internal organs. ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A scan produced by this technique, a computed axial tomography scan. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Computed Axial Tomography
Literary usage of Computed axial tomography
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing Americ by Cosepup (2007)
"... compact disks, microprocessor etching, electron microscopy, positron-emission
tomography, computed axial tomography, magnetic-resonance imaging, sonar, ..."
2. Assessment of the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"computed axial tomography (CAT): A scan that provides three-dimensional x-ray
images of some part of the body. It is useful for diagnosing cancer and for ..."
3. Visualizing Chemistry: The Progress and Promise of Advanced Chemical Imaging by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"... its infancy but is rapidly gaining importance because of its ability to produce
three-dimensional computed axial tomography (CAT) scans of single cells. ..."
4. Current Issues in Women's Health: An FDA Consumer Special Report by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... such as ultrasound, computed axial tomography (CAT) scans, and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). are being studied, but are not now recommended on a ..."
5. Health at a glance by David Morgan, Gaetan Lafortune (1974)
"CT scanners (also known as "CAT" scans, for computed axial tomography) and MRI
units are used to diagnose a wide range of diseases. ..."
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