Computed Tomography Definition

noun
Tomography in which computer analysis of a series of scans made of a bodily structure or tissue is used to construct a three-dimensional image of that structure. The technique is used in diagnostic studies of internal bodily structures, as in the detection of tumors or brain aneurysms.
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A form of radiography which uses computer software to create images, or slices, at various planes of depth from images taken around a body or volume of interest.

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Attributive form of computed tomography.
Computed-tomography scan.
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Computed Tomography Sentence Examples

  • For example, radiation dose from modern computed tomography scanners may be in excess of that produced by older models.

  • Each course was repeated every 21 days. Response was assessed by extramural review of computed tomography scans.

  • Spiral computed tomography of the pancreas showed a 3 x 2.5 cm mass in the region of the tail of the pancreas.

  • Figure 7. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head of a living individual.

  • Transvaginal ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed extreme thickening of the urethral wall.

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