Example: La tomografía reveló detalles importantes del cerebro afectado.
Definition
"La tomografía" is a medical imaging technique that produces detailed cross-sectional images of the body, allowing doctors to see internal structures such as organs and tissues. It is used to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions by revealing internal details not visible with standard X-rays.
Translations
the tomography
de tomografie
la tomografia
la tomographie
die Tomographie
Etymology
The term "la tomografía" comes from the Greek words 'tomos,' meaning 'slice' or 'section,' and 'graphia,' meaning 'writing' or 'recording.' It literally means 'recording slices,' which reflects how this technique captures images in thin sections of the body. Did you know this method revolutionized diagnostics by providing clear internal views without surgery?
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"La tomografía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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