Glossary

Computed tomography

Computed tomography

Computertomographie·Also: CT, Computertomografie

Computed tomography is an X-ray procedure that uses many images taken from different directions to produce detailed cross-sectional pictures of the inside of the body. It is well suited for showing bones, organs and bleeding.

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