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computed tomography [also called CT scan, computerized tomography, computerized axial tomography, and CAT scan]

(kum-PYOO-tid tuh-MAH-gra-fee)

A series of pictures of areas inside the body. The pictures are taken from many angles by an x-ray computer linked to a computer.

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