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CTE

CTE

7.5
A medical scan that uses X-rays to make pictures of the inside of the body
  • noun
  • /si ti i/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tomografía computarizada
  • The doctor recommended a CTE scan to check for any abnormalities.

Examples

  • The doctor ordered a CTE to check for internal injuries.

  • A CTE can help doctors diagnose certain conditions quickly and accurately.

  • After the accident, the patient was sent for a CTE to assess possible damage.

  • She had a CTE last week to investigate her symptoms.

  • The doctor ordered a CTE to check for internal injuries after the car accident.

  • To evaluate her chronic headaches, the physician suggested a CTE for detailed imaging.

  • A CTE provides clear images that can aid in the quick diagnosis of various medical conditions.

Synonyms

CT
vsCTE
  • Specialized
52 3.7

A medical scan that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the inside of the body

is a short form sometimes used to refer to that imaging method
CAT scan
vsCTE
  • Specialized
42 3.2

A medical test that makes detailed pictures of the inside of the body using X-rays

is an abbreviation sometimes used for that specific axial imaging name
CT scan
vsCTE
  • Specialized
26 3.2

A medical test using X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the inside of the body

is a short form sometimes used for that diagnostic test
computed tomography
vsCTE
  • Specialized
1 3.6

A medical scan using X-rays and a computer to make pictures of the body's inside

is an abbreviation sometimes used to name that imaging method
computerized tomography
vsCTE
  • US
1 4.1

A medical scan using X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the inside of the body

is an abbreviation sometimes used instead of that full technical name
computed axial tomography
vsCTE
  • Specialized
4.3

A medical scan that uses X-rays and a computer to make thin pictures of the inside of the body

is a general abbreviation used for broader forms of that imaging

Surface Forms

CTE singular
CTEs plural

Etymology

CTE can also mean Computed Tomography Endorsement, which links to the familiar CT or 'computed tomography' — a detailed 'scan' doctors use to see inside the body, so this CTE refers to a type of medical scan.