computed axial tomography

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computed axial tomography - a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis

computed tomography, computerized axial tomography, computerized tomography, CT, CAT

X-raying, X-radiation - obtaining images by the use of X rays

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To get a better and more complete view, InVision engineers found a new use for Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT scans), a medical imaging device (see SW 10/20/95, p.

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The chapter on roentgenographic techniques, for example, seems to be dominated by use of x-ray films for viewing the patella, with very little attention given to the indications and interpretation of computed axial tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging, or other techniques.

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