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单词 cat scan
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CAT scan

[ kat-skan ]
/ ˈkæt ˌskæn /
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noun

an examination performed with a CAT scanner.
an x-ray image obtained by examination with a CAT scanner.
Also CT scan [see-tee-skan] /ˈsiˈti ˌskæn/ .

Origin of CAT scan

First recorded in 1970–75; c(omputerized) a(xial) t(omography)

Words nearby CAT scan

catoptric, catoptrics, catouse, cat rig, CATS, CAT scan, CAT scanner, cat's-claw, cat's cradle, cat-scratch disease, cat-scratch fever
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Cultural definitions for CAT scan

CAT scan
[ (kat) ]

A three-dimensional image of a cross section of the body made with x-rays that is useful in diagnosing disease (for example, in detecting tumors). CAT stands for computerized axial tomography, the name of the method used to produce the image.

The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Medical definitions for CAT scan

CAT scan
[ kăt ]

n.

An image produced by a CAT scanner.CT scan
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Scientific definitions for CAT scan

CAT scan
[ kăt ]

Short for computerized axial tomography scan. An image of a body structure produced by computerized axial tomography.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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