Definition

A method used to create detailed images of specific sections of solid objects, often used in medical imaging to see inside the body.

Example

Doctors use tomography to get clear images of a patient's organs and tissues.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new tomography machine at the hospital?

Yes, I read that it can give much clearer images than the old one.

It sounds really helpful for diagnosing issues quickly.

Absolutely! It makes everything so much easier for the doctors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

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

Memory Tip

Imagine taking a 'slice' ('tomos') of something and 'describing' it ('graphia') — that's how tomography helps us see inside objects or bodies.

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