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computed tomography
noun
called also computed axial tomography, computerized axial tomography, computerized tomography
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Word History
1974, in the meaning defined above
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“Computed tomography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computed%20tomography. Accessed 23 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
computed tomography
nouncalled also computerized tomography
Medical Definition
computed tomography
nouncalled also computed axial tomography, computerized axial tomography, computerized tomography
see ct colonography, ct scanMore from Merriam-Webster on computed tomography
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