brain scan

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. a scintigram of the brain, used to estimate cerebral blood flow and to detect brain tumors.

Example Sentences

A court-ordered brain scan revealed that the 71-year-old defendant had been suffering from a walnut-sized brain tumor, which defense attorneys were prepared to argue had affected his judgment.

From Los Angeles Times

"The next day, she came around temporarily but then had a seizure. Later they did a brain scan, but there was no activity," said Michael.

From BBC

It’s rare to get a brain scan of chimpanzees or sea lions due to ethical reasons, so what is happening neurologically when these animals move to the music is also unknown.

From Salon

Indeed, in the brain scan study, voice hearers with diagnosed schizophrenia were the last to catch on when the researchers made the appearance of the checkerboard more independent from the tone.

From Salon

He was admitted to the hospital, had a brain scan and was diagnosed with a brain stem tumor.

From Los Angeles Times