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tomosynthesis

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The creation of a 3D image of part of the body by digital processing of multiple X-rays.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) in 2011. Given how effectively DBT detects cancer, it may eventually become⟳ the new gold standard in breast imaging.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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