Pronunciation of 'Computed Tomography'
Computed Tomography, often abbreviated as CT, is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. It is pronounced as 'kuhm-PYOO-tid tuh-MAH-gruh-fee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Computed Tomography' originates from the Greek words 'tomos' (slice) and 'graphia' (writing), combined with 'computed' to indicate the use of computer technology.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A diagnostic medical imaging technique that uses X-ray equipment and computer processing to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
Pronounced as 'kuhm-PYOO-tid tuh-MAH-gruh-fee'. 'kuhm' as in 'come', 'PYOO' as in 'pew', 'tid' as in 'tidy', 'tuh' as in 'to', 'MAH' as in 'ma', 'gruh' as in 'gruff', and 'fee' as in 'fee'.