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tomographyRadiological technique for obtaining clear X-ray images of internal structures by focusing on a specific plane within the body to produce a cross-sectional image. It allows the examination of structures that are obscured by overlying organs and soft tissues and do not show up clearly on conventional X-ray images. See also computerized axial tomography. An X-ray technique that shows a single plane (slice) of the object under examination, typically a part of the human body. See CAT scan. |
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| He was admitted to a local hospital, where a normal brain computerized tomogram was noted. In the virtual process, after the patient is prepared, a futuristic $1 millionplus spiral computerized axial tomogram (CAT) machine can capture the most remarkable images of all internal organs and passageways, not just the prostate. All subjects were queried by one of the authors to confirm that they fulfilled each admission criterion: (1) were not currently receiving any treatment for their back pain, (2) had CLBP for at least 4 months,[13] (3) were free from major illness, (4) had no previous back surgery, and (5) lacked a spinal fracture, infection, or cancer or occult disease, as determined by plain radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging, or computed tomogram. |
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