noun
General Slang
doughnut
DOH-nut · noun · slang
A CT scanner
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Slang for the CT scanner, named for its ring-shaped gantry.
“Send him through the doughnut to rule out a bleed.”
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doughnut In A Sentence
Send him through the doughnut to rule out a bleed.
Origin & Usage
From the scanner's toroidal shape.
Variants
donut
People Also Ask
Why is a CT scanner called a 'doughnut'?
Because its gantry is a ring shape that the bed passes through, resembling a doughnut.
Is 'doughnut' rude?
No, it's just a harmless nickname for the equipment.
What does 'send him through the doughnut' mean?
It means send the patient for a CT scan.
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