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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 called “computerized tomography”. (The radiation used is X-rays unless otherwise specified.)
    countable, uncountable
  2. Such imaging applied to health care.
    countable, uncountable
  3. Such imaging applied to industrial inspection or to security at airports, seaports, large public venues, and so on.
    countable, uncountable

CEFR level

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

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