Dictionary

CAT scan

noun \ˈkat-\

medical : a picture of the inside of a part of your body that is made by a computerized machine

Full Definition of CAT SCAN

:  an image made by computed tomography
CAT scanning noun
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of CAT SCAN

computerized axial tomography
First Known Use: 1975
Medical Dictionary

CAT scan

noun \ˈkat-ˈskan, ˌsē-ˌā-ˈtē-\

Medical Definition of CAT SCAN

:  a sectional view of the body constructed by computed tomography—called also CT scan

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: CAT scannerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: cats and dogsAll Words Near: CAT scan
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears