computerized tomography
noun [ U ] uk/kəmˌpjuː.tər.aɪzd təˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/ us/kəmˌpjuː.t̬ə.raɪzd təˈmɑː.ɡrə.fi/ (abbreviation CT); (UK usually computerised tomography)
medical specialized计算机断层扫描
the use of X-rays to make three-dimensional images (= ones that have or appear to have height, depth, and width) of flat sections of the body
An abnormality was detected by computerized tomography.
Computerised tomography of the head may rule out an intracranial tumour. 对头部的计算机断层扫描可以排除颅内肿瘤的可能性。
a computerized tomography scan
- More examples
- The abdomen was evaluated through computerized tomography.
- Anomalies may be demonstrated by use of computerized tomography.
- The technology is an accurate tool for many clinical indications and gives lower radiation doses than computerized tomography.
- A computerised tomography scan of the left hip revealed a metastatic lesion.