Tomografía (en. Tomography)

/tomoɾoˈɣɾafja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Diagnostic imaging method that uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body.

The tomography detected an anomaly in his brain.

La tomografía detectó una anomalía en su cerebro.

Procedure that allows detailed viewing of internal structures using advanced technology.

The doctor ordered a tomography to assess the status of the internal organs.

El médico ordenó una tomografía para evaluar el estado de los órganos internos.

Uses a scanner to create images of fine slices of the body that can be analyzed.

After the tomography, the appropriate treatment was defined.

Después de la tomografía, se definió el tratamiento adecuado.

From the Greek 'tomos' meaning 'cut' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing' or 'representation.'

computed tomography

A type of tomography that uses computers to create more detailed images.

tomografía computarizada

positron emission tomography

Imaging technique that allows observation of the metabolism of tissues.

tomografía por emisión de positrones

ultrasound

Diagnostic technique that uses sound waves to create images.

ultrasonido

magnetic resonance

Imaging method that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to generate images of the body.

resonancia magnética

X-ray

Imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain images of internal structures.

radiografía

Tomo

The doctor told me I needed to have a 'tomo' to see what was going on.

El doctor me dijo que necesitaba hacerme un 'tomo' para ver qué pasaba.

X-rays

When they say you need to get 'rays,' they usually refer to a tomography.

Cuando dicen que hay que hacerse un 'rayos' suelen referirse a una tomografía.