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computerized tomography [kəm′pyüd·ə‚rīzd tə′mäg·rə·fē] (medicine) The process of producing a picture showing human body organs in cross section by first electronically detecting the variation in x-ray transmission through the body section at different angles, and then using this information in a digital computer to reconstruct the x-ray absorption of the tissues at an array of points representing the cross section. Abbreviated CT. Also known as computed tomography; computerized axial tomography (CAT). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The technique combines X-ray-like computerized tomography (CT) scans with computer software to create three- dimensional videos of the inside of the colon. Computerized tomography (CT) scans reveal a markedly thicker layer of bone on the shaft's underside, compared with its topside, Eckhardt's team reports in the Sept. To determine if spiral computerized tomography (CT) can help prevent more lung cancer deaths than chest X rays, researchers at 30 U. |
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