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Computed axial tomography

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Computed axial tomography (CT)
Computed axial tomography (CT) is a x-ray technique that has the ability to image soft tissue, bone, and blood vessels.
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computed axial tomography (km·pyu·tid ak·sē·l t·mˑ·gr·fē),

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FDA has not been presented with data showing the effectiveness of other methods, such as ultrasound or computed axial tomography (CAT) scans, when used to detect rupture or leakage.
To get a better and more complete view, InVision engineers found a new use for Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT scans), a medical imaging device (see SW 10/20/95, p.
The chapter on roentgenographic techniques, for example, seems to be dominated by use of x-ray films for viewing the patella, with very little attention given to the indications and interpretation of computed axial tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging, or other techniques.
 
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