Pronunciation of 'Computed Tomography'
Computed Tomography, commonly abbreviated as CT, is a medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of the body.
The term 'Computed Tomography' originates from the combination of 'computed,' derived from Latin 'computare' meaning 'to calculate,' and 'tomography,' derived from Greek 'tomos' meaning 'slice' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing or representation.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A diagnostic imaging method that creates detailed images of internal structures using X-rays and computer processing.
Pronounced as 'kuhm-PYOO-tid tuh-MAH-gruh-fee.' 'Computed' has stress on the second syllable 'PYOO,' and 'Tomography' has stress on the second syllable 'MAH.'