brainscan

English

Etymology

From brain +‎ scan.

Noun

brainscan (plural brainscans)

1. (medicine) A scan of the brain, for example using computed tomography.
   • 1970, Acta Neurologica Belgica, page 145:

     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.

   • 1972, E. James Potchen, V. R. McCready, editors, Neuro Nuclear Medicine, University Park Press, →ISBN, page 302:

     Radiomercury brainscans are best made at speeds of under 40 cm/min, and ^99mTc-pertechnetate and ^113mInDTPA brainscans under 60 cm/min.

   • 2000, New York:

     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.

Related terms

• brain scanner