Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tomographic

Adjective

toh-muh-GRAF-ik

Definition

Related to the technique used to create a detailed image of a cross-section of a solid object.

Examples

Doctors used tomographic scans to diagnose the patient more accurately.
The tomographic images revealed the complex structure of the tumor.
Advancements in tomographic technology have improved non-invasive imaging techniques.

Meaning

Tomographic refers to methods that produce a two-dimensional image from a three-dimensional object by slicing through it, typically used in medical imaging to visualize internal structures.