computerized tomography [also called computed tomography, CT scan, computerized axial tomography, and CAT scan]
(com-PYEW-ter-ized tuh-MAH-gra-fee)
A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles, created by an x-ray machine linked to a computer.
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