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Definition of Computed axial tomography
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Cat, Computed Tomography, Computerized Axial Tomography, Computerized Tomography, Ct
Generic synonyms: X-radiation, X-raying
Generic synonyms: X-radiation, X-raying
Definition of Computed axial tomography
1. Noun. (medicine) A medical imaging process involving the use of multiple X-ray images to produce a three dimensional image of internal organs. ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A scan produced by this technique, a computed axial tomography scan. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com