Pronunciation of 'Computed Tomography'
Computed Tomography, 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).
The term 'Computed Tomography' originates from the combination of Latin and Greek roots. 'Computed' derives from Latin 'computare' meaning 'to calculate,' and 'Tomography' comes from Greek 'tomos' meaning 'slice' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing or recording.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A diagnostic imaging technique that produces cross-sectional images of the body using X-rays and computer processing.
Pronounced as 'kuhm-PYOO-tid tuh-MAH-gruh-fee,' with stress on the second syllable of 'Computed' and the second syllable of 'Tomography.' 'kuhm' as in 'come,' 'PYOO' as in 'pew,' 'tid' as in 'tidy,' 'tuh' as in 'to,' 'MAH' as in 'ma,' and 'gruh-fee' as in 'graphy.'