Computed Tomography
| Computed Tomography | |
|---|---|
| Term | Computed Tomography |
| Short definition | Computed Tomography - (pronounced) (Kum-PYOO-teh-RIZED toh-MAH-gruh-fee) procedure that uses a computer connected to an X-ray machine to create a series of detailed images of areas inside the body. The images are taken from different angles and are used to create three-dimensional (3-D) views of tissues and organs. A dye can be injected into a vein or swallowed to make tissues and organs more visible. Computed tomography can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. Also called a CAT scan, computed tomography scan, computed axial tomography scan, and CT scan |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Computed Tomography - (pronounced) (Kum-PYOO-teh-RIZED toh-MAH-gruh-fee) procedure that uses a computer connected to an X-ray machine to create a series of detailed images of areas inside the body. The images are taken from different angles and are used to create three-dimensional (3-D) views of tissues and organs. A dye can be injected into a vein or swallowed to make tissues and organs more visible. Computed tomography can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. Also called a CAT scan, computed tomography scan, computed axial tomography scan, and CT scan
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Computed Tomography
- Wikipedia's article - Computed Tomography
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