CAT scan

noun

an image produced by scanning

- he analyzed the brain scan

- you could see the tumor in the CAT scan

• Syn: ↑scan

• Derivationally related forms: ↑scan (for: ↑scan)

• Hypernyms: ↑picture, ↑image, ↑icon, ↑ikon

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\\ˈkat-, ˌsēˌāˈtē-\ noun

Usage: usually capitalized C&A&T

Etymology: computed axial tomography

: a sectional view of the body made by computed tomography — called also CT scan

• cat scanning noun, usually capitalized C&A&T

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/kat/

1. an examination performed with a CAT scanner.

2. an x-ray image obtained by examination with a CAT scanner.

Also, CT scan.

[1970-75; C(OMPUTERIZED) A(XIAL) T(OMOGRAPHY)]

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CAT scan or CT scan noun

1. An image produced by such a machine

2. An examination with such a machine.

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Main Entry: ↑CAT scanner

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CAT scan UK [ˈkæt ˌskæn] US noun [countable] [singular CAT scan plural CAT scans] medical

a medical test in which computer technology is used for producing an image of the inside of a part of your body, or the image that is produced in this way http://www.macmillandictionary.com/med2cd/weblinks/cat-scan.htm

Thesaurus: medical tests and examinations_hyponym

Variant: CT scan

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CAT scan,

1. an X-ray picture made by computerized axial tomography: »CAT scans depict cross sections or slices of any region of the body as seen looking down through the patient, head to foot (Irwin J. Polk).

2. = CAT scanner. (Cf. ↑CAT scanner)

3. = CAT scanning. (Cf. ↑CAT scanning)

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n. an X-ray image made using computerized axial tomography

Derivatives:

CAT scanner n.

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/ˈkæt-/ noun, pl ⋯ scans [count]

medical : a picture of the inside of a part of your body that is made by a computerized machine — called also CT scan

CAT scanner noun, pl ⋯ -ners [count]

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CAT scan 7 [CAT scan] [ˈkæt skæn] [ˈkæt skæn] (also ˌCˈT scan) noun

a medical examination that uses a computer to produce an image of the inside of sb's body from ↑X-ray or ↑ultrasound pictures

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CAT scan — UK [ˈkæt ˌskæn] / US or CT scan UK [ˌsiː ˈtiː ˌskæn] / US [ˌsɪ ˈtɪ ˌskæn] noun [countable] Word forms CAT scan : singular CAT scan plural CAT scans medical a medical test in which computer technology is used for producing an image of the inside… … English dictionary
CAT scan — CAT′ scan [[t]kæt[/t]] n. 1) med an examination performed with a CAT scanner 2) med an x ray image obtained by examination with a CAT scanner Also called CT scan Etymology: 1970–75; c(omputerized) a(xial) t(omography) … From formal English to slang
CAT scan — [kat] n. [c(omputerized) a(xial) t(omography)] CT SCAN CAT scanner n. CAT scanning n … English World dictionary
CAT scan — [ kæt ,skæn ] or CT scan [ ,si ti ,skæn ] noun count a medical test in which computer technology is used for producing an image of the inside of a part of your body, or the image that is produced in this way … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
CAT scan — computed axial tomography scan * * * CAT scan kat skan, .sē .ā tē n a sectional view of the body constructed by computed tomography called also CT scan * * * CT scan computerized axial tomography, or the image obtained from it … Medical dictionary
CAT scan, helical — A conventional computerized axial tomography scan (CAT scan or CT scan) is an x ray procedure which combines many x ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross sectional views and, if needed, three dimensional images of the internal… … Medical dictionary
CAT scan, spiral — A conventional computerized axial tomography scan (CAT scan or CT scan) is an x ray procedure which combines many x ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross sectional views and, if needed, three dimensional images of the internal… … Medical dictionary
CAT scan — /kat/ 1. an examination performed with a CAT scanner. 2. an x ray image obtained by examination with a CAT scanner. Also, CT scan. [1970 75; C(OMPUTERIZED) A(XIAL) T(OMOGRAPHY)] * * * … Universalium
CAT scan — Computerized axial tomography scan. A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles; the pictures are created by a computer linked to an x ray machine. Also called computerized axial tomography scan, computed… … English dictionary of cancer terms
CAT scan — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. computerized axial tomogrpahy scan, image, cross sectional view, body scan, brain scan, diagnostic procedure … English dictionary for students

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