1. A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis
   "The computerised tomography scan revealed a small fracture in his rib";
   - computerized tomography, computed tomography, CT, computerized axial tomography, computed axial tomography, CAT, computerised axial tomography [Brit]

Derived forms: computerised tomographies

Type of: X-raying

Encyclopedia: Computerised tomography