Definition of Tomogram

1. Noun. A two-dimensional image produced by tomography, representing a slice or section through a three-dimensional object. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tomogram

1. a photograph made with X rays [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tomogram

1. A radiograph obtained by tomography. Origin: G. Tomos, a cutting (section) + gramma, a writing (05 Mar 2000)

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Literary usage of Tomogram

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Catalyzing Inquiry at the Interface of Computing and Biology by John C. Wooley, Herbert Lin (2005)
"A serial EM tomogram of a CG spine mat was obtained at ~4 nm per voxel resolution. The serial tomogram encompassed a volume of -27 mm3 (~3 ..."

2. Biomedical Technology Resources: A Research Resources Directory edited by Barry Leonard (1998)
"... to facilitate the 3-D viewing and reconstruction of intracellular systems. Multiple tilted views can be assembled offline to form a tomogram of ..."

3. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"tomogram means the depiction of the x-ray attenuation properties of a section through a body. Tube means an x-ray tube, unless otherwise specified. ..."

4. Unstable Angina: Diagnosis and Management by Eugene Braunwald (1997)
"Chest or abdominal images (chest radiograph, transthoracic or trans- esophageal echocardiogram, computed tomogram, or magnetic resonance image) may be ..."

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