Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

body scan

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: body s-can
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device that scans a body for security or medical purposes.

noun

The practice, in meditation or relaxation, of mentally focusing on various parts of one's own body.

Inflected Forms

body scans (plural)

Questions

What does body scan mean?: A device that scans a body for security or medical purposes.

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