Tomography — Definition & Meaning

What does tomography mean?

noun

A branch of radiology that uses computerized images to produce cross-sectional views of the body. It is used to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.

Example

"The doctor ordered a CT scan to get a tomography of the patient's brain."

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Etymologically related

tomos graphy radioscopy radiography

Synonyms for tomography

radiography imaging diagnostic imaging computed tomography CT scan MRI

Rhymes with tomography

tomography surgery pathology diagnosis