Translation guide
CT (computed tomography) is a medical imaging technique. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to as CT (シーティー) or by the full term コンピュータ断層撮影. This guide covers how to talk about CT scans in medical and everyday contexts.
Referring to the procedure or technology of computed tomography.
The most common and direct way to say 'CT' in Japanese, used in both medical and casual contexts.
I'm getting a CT scan tomorrow.
Also common, explicitly includes 'scan'. Used interchangeably with CT.
The CT scan results will be out next week.
The full formal term. Used in medical documents or explanations, but rarely in conversation.
Computed tomography is a technology that images cross-sections of the body.
Referring to the device itself.
Standard term for the CT scanner machine.
This hospital has the latest CT scanner.
Also used, especially in more casual or marketing contexts.
A new CT scanner has been installed.
Referring to the actual image or the result of the scan.
Refers to the CT image itself.
Please check the CT image.
Refers to the results or findings from the CT scan.
The CT results were normal.
In Japanese, 'CT' is pronounced as シーティー (shītī) and is understood by most people. You can simply say 'CTを撮る' (to take a CT) like you would for an X-ray.
I had a CT scan yesterday.
The doctor ordered a CT scan.