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A medical examination in which detailed cross-sectional images of the body are created using X-rays. CT stands for computed tomography.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt hat ein CT vom Kopf angeordnet.
The doctor ordered a CT scan of the head.
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Meanings
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CT image / scan
The image or complete set of images produced during a CT scan.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem CT ist eine kleine Auffälligkeit an der Lunge zu sehen.
The CT scan shows a small abnormality in the lung.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry CT, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der CT |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die CT | – |
| accusative | die CT | – |
| dative | der CT | – |
| genitive | der CT | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die CTs |
| genitive | des CTs |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der CT | die CTs |
| accusative | den CT | die CTs |
| dative | dem CT | den CTs |
| genitive | des CTs | der CTs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (das)
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die CT |
| genitive | des CT |
The four cases (das)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das CT | die CT die CTs |
| accusative | das CT | die CT die CTs |
| dative | dem CT | den CT den CTs |
| genitive | des CT des CTs | der CT der CTs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Abbreviation
'CT' is the abbreviation for 'Computertomografie' (computed tomography). In medical texts and conversation, the short form with an article is usually used.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Operation wurde ein CT angeordnet.
A CT scan was ordered before the operation.
Typical collocations
Common expressions for the examination include 'ein CT anordnen' (to order a CT scan), 'ein CT durchführen' (to perform a CT scan), and 'ein CT machen lassen' (to have a CT scan done). The body part examined is often specified with 'vom' (of the).
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin ließ ein CT vom Bauch durchführen.
The doctor had a CT scan of the abdomen performed.
Context clue
Verbs such as 'anordnen' (to order), 'durchführen' (to perform), or 'machen lassen' (to have done) refer to the examination. If 'auf dem CT' (on the CT scan) is used, it refers to the image or image set and to a visible finding.
EXAMPLE
Der Radiologe führte ein CT durch.
The radiologist performed a CT scan.
Auf dem CT ist keine Verletzung zu sehen.
There is no injury visible on the CT scan.
In real life
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