computed axial tomography

Definitions 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
    synonyms: CAT, CT, computed tomography, computerized axial tomography, computerized tomography
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    type of:
    X-radiation, X-raying
    obtaining images by the use of X rays
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