Pronunciation of 'Computed Tomography'
Computed Tomography, often 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. It is pronounced as /kəmˈpjuːtɪd təˈmɒɡrəfi/ in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Computed Tomography' originates from the Greek words 'tomos' meaning 'slice' or 'section' and 'graphia' meaning 'describing' or 'writing'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A diagnostic imaging procedure that produces detailed cross-sectional images of the body using X-rays and computer processing.
Pronounced as 'kuhm-PYOO-tid tuh-MOG-ruh-fee'. 'Computed' has stress on the second syllable 'pyoo', and 'Tomography' has stress on the second syllable 'mog'.