Definition of computerized axial tomography

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computerized axial tomography

(com-PYEW-ter-ized AX-ee-al tuh-MAH-gra-fee) A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body taken from different angles; the pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. Also called CAT scan, computed tomography (CT scan), or computerized tomography.



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