computed axial tomography

noun — 2 senses

computed axial tomography

noun

Medicine, Sciences Dated Computed tomography in the axial plane (which was the original type). Sometimes referred to as “computerized axial tomography”.

Medicine, Sciences Dated A scan produced by this technique.

Derived terms: CAT, CAT scan, CAT scanner
Related terms: MRI, fMRI, PET, fluoroscopy

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