computerized tomography
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- noun
- /ˌkəmˈpjuːtəˌraɪzd tɒˈmɒɡrəfi/
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tomografía computarizada
- A haematological referral was made, and a computerized tomography (CT) scan was obtained.
- computerized tomography scan
- computerized tomography (CT)
Examples
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Plain radiography and computerized tomography scan combined with contrast myelography.
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The company, Zygote Media Group of Lindon, Utah, builds and sells detailed 3-D models of the human body that are based on data from magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography.
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Commercial applications range from satellite communications to image processing used in computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
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Tumor samples were taken with the aid of computerized tomography (CT) or ultrasound guidance.
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A computerized tomography (CT) scan can also be used to image the fracture and determine the degree of displacement.
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Spinal metastases were diagnosed by computerized tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging.
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The metastatic work-up also includes imaging the chest with a computerized tomography scan to identify any pulmonary nodules.
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Spiral computerized tomography and aortography revealed a false aortic aneurysm at the cannulation site.
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On the horizon is magnetic imaging technology that will combine the speed of X-ray-based computerized tomography, or CT, with the ability of MRI systems to image soft tissues.
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The doctor ordered a computerized tomography scan to get a detailed view of my injuries after the accident.
Synonyms
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A scan that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed pictures of the inside of the body
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A medical scan that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the inside of the body
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A medical test using X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the inside of the body
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A way of making detailed pictures of the inside of the body
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A medical scan using X-rays and a computer to make pictures of the body's inside
A medical scan that uses X-rays and a computer to make thin pictures of the inside of the body
A scan that uses X rays and a computer to make thin pictures of the inside of the body
How Detailed
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The term is directly compositional: 'computerized' means processed or aided by computers and 'tomography' means cross-sectional imaging, so a learner who knows both parts can infer it denotes tomography produced/processed by computers (i.e. a CT scan). This construction has clear cross-linguistic parallels (e.g. Spanish 'tomografía computarizada'), which reinforces its predictability for learners.
Etymology
Computerized tomography combines two clear ideas: computerized means a computer joins many X-ray pictures, and tomography comes from a word for 'slice'; imagine the body shown as many thin 'slices' like a loaf of bread. So the name helps you remember it makes detailed pictures of the inside of the body by building those 'slices' with a computer.