What is another word for cat scanners?
Pronunciation: [kˈat skˈanəz] (IPA) 
The term "cat scanners" refers to medical imaging machines used to create detailed images of the body. There are several synonyms for this term depending on the technology used. Computed tomography (CT) scanners are sometimes called "CAT scans" and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines are also used for similar purposes. Other synonyms include positron emission tomography (PET) scanners, which are used to detect cancer and other diseases, and ultrasound machines, which use high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal structures. Regardless of the term used, these machines offer doctors a non-invasive way to diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions.
