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Computed Tomography
Definition 1
A method of examining structures within the body by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body; the pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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