scans
n. countablen. detailed images of the inside of something, often your body, made by a special machine. Doctors use them to see if everything is healthy.
n. medical or technical images produced by a scanning device, such as an MRI or CT scanner, to examine internal structures. Often used in the plural when referring to a series of diagnostic tests.
The doctor needs to look at your brain scans.
After the accident, the hospital performed several scans to check for internal injuries or broken bones.
While the initial X-rays were inconclusive, the subsequent MRI scans revealed a minor tear in the ligament that would require physical therapy rather than surgery.
Commonly used in the plural in medical contexts; often follows verbs like 'perform', 'order', or 'interpret'.