Pronunciation of 'Computed Tomography'
The term 'Computed Tomography' refers to a medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of the body. It is pronounced as 'kuhm-PYOO-tid tuh-MAH-gruh-fee' in American English.
The term 'Computed Tomography' originates from the combination of 'computed,' derived from the Latin 'computare' meaning 'to calculate,' and 'tomography,' from the Greek words 'tomos' meaning 'slice' or 'section,' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing' or 'representation.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A diagnostic medical imaging technique that creates detailed cross-sectional images of the body using X-rays and computer processing.
Pronounced as 'kuhm-PYOO-tid tuh-MAH-gruh-fee.' 'Kuhm' as in 'come,' 'PYOO' as in 'pew,' 'tid' as in 'tid,' 'tuh' as in 'tuh,' 'MAH' as in 'ma,' and 'gruh-fee' as in 'graphy.'