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Meaning of computed tomography | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A form of radiography which uses computer software to create images, or slices, at various planes of depth from images taken around a body or volume of interest. Sometimes calledcomputerized tomography”. (The radiation used is X-rays unless otherwise specified.)
  2. Such imaging applied to health care.
  3. Such imaging applied to industrial inspection or to security at airports, seaports, large public venues, and so on.

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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