tomograph
[ toh-muh-graf, -grahf ]
/ ˈtoʊ məˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /
noun
a machine for making an x-ray of a selected plane of the body.
OTHER WORDS FROM tomograph
to·mo·graph·ic [toh-muh-graf-ik] /ˌtoʊ məˈgræf ɪk/, adjective to·mo·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb to·mog·ra·phy [tuh-mog-ruh-fee] /təˈmɒg rə fi/, nounWords nearby tomograph
tommyrot,
tommyto,
tomo,
tomo-,
tomogram,
tomograph,
tomography,
tomonaga,
tomorrow,
tomorrow is another day,
tompion
British Dictionary definitions for tomography
tomography
/ (təˈmɒɡrəfɪ) /
noun
any of a number of techniques used to obtain an X-ray photograph of a selected plane section of the human body or some other solid object
Word Origin for tomography
C20: from Greek
tomē a cutting +
-graphy
Medical definitions for tomography (1 of 2)
tomography
[ tō-mŏg′rə-fē ]
n.
Any of several techniques for making detailed x-rays of a plane section of a solid object, such as the body, while blurring out the images of other planes.
laminagraphy planigraphy planography stratigraphy
Other words from tomography
to′mo•graph′ic (tō′mə-grăf′ĭk) adj.Medical definitions for tomography (2 of 2)
tomograph
[ tō′mə-grăf′ ]
n.
The radiographic equipment used in tomography.
Scientific definitions for tomography
tomography
[ tō-mŏg′rə-fē ]
Any of several radiologic techniques for making detailed three-dimensional images of a plane section of a solid object, such as the body, while blurring out the images of other planes. See also computerized axial tomography positron emission tomography.
Cultural definitions for tomography
tomography
[ (tuh-mog-ruh-fee) ]
A procedure by which waves are sent through an object and computers produce images of cross sections of the object by using information on how the waves are changed. Both ultrasound and CAT scans are medical uses of this technique, but it is also widely used in science and industry.