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Complete Definition of "computed axial tomography scan"

English

Etymology
Gr. tomos (slice) + graphia (describing)

Noun
en-noun

  1. A medical imaging process involving the use of multiple X-ray images to produce a three dimensional image of internal organs.

Usage notes
This is also commonly called:
CT scan
CAT scan
Body Section Roentgenography

Category:Medicine

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