"tomosynthesis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tomosyntheses [plural]
Etymology: From tomo- + synthesis. Etymology templates: {{af|en|tomo-|synthesis}} tomo- + synthesis Head templates: {{en-noun|~|tomosyntheses}} tomosynthesis (countable and uncountable, plural tomosyntheses)
  1. The creation of a 3D image of part of the body by digital processing of multiple X-rays. Tags: countable, uncountable Derived forms: tomosynthetic, tomosynthetically Related terms: computed tomography, CT, tomography

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