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computerized tomography

com·put·er·ize to·mo·graph
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pyoo-tuh-rahyz toh-muh-graf, -grahf]
    • /kəmˈpyu təˌraɪz ˈtoʊ məˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh m-pyoo-tuh-rahyz toh-muh-graf, -grahf]
    • /kəmˈpyu təˌraɪz ˈtoʊ məˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of computerized tomography words

  • noun computerized tomography a radiological technique that produces images of cross sections through a patient's body using low levels of radiation 3
  • noun computerized tomography the process of producing a CAT scan. 1

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Origin of computerized tomography

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Computerized tomography

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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computerized tomography popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

computerized tomography usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for computerized tomography

noun computerized tomography

  • cat — A cat is a furry animal that has a long tail and sharp claws. Cats are often kept as pets.
  • computer-assisted tomography — the process of producing a CAT scan.
  • cat scanner — a specialized x-ray instrument that displays computerized cross-sectional images of the body, providing a noninvasive means of visualizing the brain, lungs, liver, spleen, and other soft tissue.
  • computed tomography — computerized axial tomography. Abbreviation: CT.

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