CAT scan
noun [ C ] uk/ˈkæt ˌskæn/ us/ˈkæt ˌskæn/
计算机化轴向断层摄影扫描（computerized axial tomography scan的缩写）
abbreviation for computerized axial tomography scan: a medical test that involves using X-rays to create a three-dimensional image (= appearing to have length, width, and height) of the inside of the body
The doctor arranged for me to have a CAT scan. 医生安排给我做一个计算机化轴向断层摄影扫描。
When they ordered a CAT scan, they discovered that I had blood clots in my lung.
Synonym: CT scan
- More examples
- I went for an ultrasound and CAT scan, which confirmed the doctor's diagnosis.
- I had two CAT scans, both clean, which meant that the cancer didn't appear to have spread.
- The operation was successful, and after a couple of CAT scans he went home expecting a full recovery.
- Three months later, they ran a CAT scan and found a tumour.