Term: computed tomography

Name:	Computed Tomography
Category:	Medical Terms
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Abbrev: CAT scan

A non-invasive X-ray procedure that takes cross-sectional images of the brain or other internal organs. It detects abnormalities that may not show up on an ordinary x-ray.

This is often referred to as a CT or CAT Scan.