Computer-aided tomography - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Computer-aided tomography Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,581,792,258 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

tomography
(redirected from Computer-aided tomography)

    Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.03 sec.

tomography

Technique of using X-rays or ultrasound waves to procure images of structures deep within the body for diagnostic purposes. In modern medical imaging there are several techniques, such as the CAT scan (computerized axial tomography).
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
?Sign in SSL protected
Email:
Password:
Register

Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Hutchinson browser?   Full browser?
 
CT is the industrial counterpart of computer-aided tomography, or CAT scanning, which uses x-rays to penetrate the body and produce a 3D image of the region of interest.
Industrial CT scanning speeds mold qualification by Legacy, Kevin / Plastics Technology
GAO-06-795 July 31, 2006 Mandated to screen all checked baggage by using explosive detection systems at airports by December 31, 2003, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has deployed two types of screening equipment: explosive detection systems (EDS), which use computer-aided tomography X-rays to recognize explosives, and explosive trace detection (ETD) systems, which use chemical analysis to detect explosive residues.
Transportation Security Administration: Oversight of Explosive ... by General Accounting Office Reports & Testimony
A lifelong inventor, his creations include the fetal monitor, the high-speed analog-to-digital converter, the instant imaging computer-aided tomography scanner, Doppler radar, and an advanced bomb-detection device.
Bernard Gordon, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, ... by Business Wire
 
 
Computer-Aided Software/Hardware Engineering
Computer-Aided Sonar Tactical Recommendations
Computer-Aided Sperm Motility Analysis
Computer-Aided Structured Programming
Computer-Aided Styling
Computer-Aided Submode Training
Computer-Aided Support
Computer-Aided System Engineering
Computer-Aided System Engineering and Analysis
Computer-Aided Systems
Computer-Aided Systems Analysis
Computer-Aided Systems Human Engineering
Computer-Aided Tactical Imagery Support
Computer-Aided Tactical Information System
Computer-Aided Tailoring of Software Programs
Computer-Aided Teaching
Computer-Aided Teaching of All Mathematics
Computer-Aided Technical Management
Computer-Aided Telephone Interviewing
Computer-Aided Test Engineering
Computer-Aided Test Tool
Computer-Aided Testing
Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Analysis
Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application
Computer-aided tomography
Computer-Aided Tooling
Computer-Aided Topographical ElectroEncephalometry System
Computer-Aided Training
Computer-Aided Training Support System
Computer-Aided Training System
Computer-Aided Transcription
Computer-Aided Usability Engineering
Computer-Aided Verification
Computer-aided-design Data Management System
Computer-Aided-Drawing Computer
Computer-Alerted Surveillance System
Computer-animated
Computer-animated film
Computer-animated films
Computer-animated production
Computer-Anwendungs- und Industrie-Beratungs-GmbH
Computer-assisted
Computer-Assisted Accounting
Computer-Assisted Action Information System
Computer-Assisted Aircraft Trouble Shooting System
Computer-Assisted Audit Program Information Retrieval System
Computer-Assisted Audit Technique
Computer-Assisted Audit Tools
Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques
 
Hutchinson Encyclopedia
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.