Definition

Relating to a method of imaging that focuses on a specific plane while blurring out other areas.

Example

The doctor used a tomographic scan to get a clear image of the patient's organs.

Conversation

I just learned about tomographic imaging in my science class.

Oh really? What does that involve?

It's a method that focuses on specific areas without blurring others.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to see how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tomographic → It is formed from "tomos" (from Greek, meaning slice or section) and "graphia" (from Greek, meaning writing or description). The word "tomographic" refers to the process of creating images or descriptions of slices or sections of an object, typically used in medical imaging.

Memory Tip

Imagine creating a 'description' ('graphia') of 'slices' ('tomos') of an object — that's what tomographic means.

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