The Open Dictionary

CAT scan

noun

UK/ˈkæt ˌskæn/
US/ˈkæt ˌskæn/

Definitions of CAT scan noun

  1. Countable

    A medical imaging procedure, an abbreviation for computerized axial tomography scan, that employs X-rays to produce a three-dimensional image of the internal structures of the body.

    • The doctor recommended that I undergo a CAT scan to evaluate my condition.

    • After they performed a CAT scan on her, they diagnosed her with a concussion.

    • The hospital scheduled a CAT scan to get a clearer picture of the injury.