Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brainscan

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: brain-scan
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A scan of the brain, for example using computed tomography.

Example Sentences

"The first CT brainscan revealed a haemorrhage in the left frontal horn. The cause of the bleeding could not be discovered initially. Subsequent CT brainscans showed an isodense mass lesion in the left frontal horn."
"Radiomercury brainscans are best made at speeds of under 40 cm/min, and ⁹⁹ᵐTc-pertechnetate and ¹¹³ᵐInDTPA brainscans under 60 cm/min."
"Schedule a brainscan now for $169 and get your head checked. Fast. Safe. Convenient. Log on now or call to schedule a brainscan for some peace of mind."

Etymology

From brain + scan.

Inflected Forms

brainscans (plural)

Phrases

brain scanner

Frequently Paired Words

brain scanner

Questions

What does brainscan mean?: A scan of the brain, for example using computed tomography.
Where does brainscan come from?: From brain + scan.

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