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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. tomographyAn X-ray technique that shows a single plane (slice) of the object under examination, typically a part of the human body. See CAT scan. tomography [tə′mäg·rə·fē] (electronics) 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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For example, there are numerous photographs, images (arthroscopic as well as computed tomographic and magnetic resonance images), line drawings, and tables that illustrate normal and abnormal anatomy, patient positioning, instrument insertion options, and implanted devices. Magnetic resonance and computed tomographic images of the brain show nonspecific, contrast-enhancing infiltrates, which suggests brain tumors (4). However, computed tomographic (CT) angiography demonstrated that the styloid processes were elongated and the stylohyoid ligaments were calcified bilaterally (figure 1). |
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