See Also: computerised axial tomography(medicine)
computerised tomography(medicine)
Computerized axial tomography (CAT)(health)
Axial tomography, computerized(health)
computed axial tomography (CAT)(encyclopedia)
Computerized axial tomography scan(health)
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computerised axial tomography (medicine)


computerised axial tomography
Cat scanning adds X-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views anatomy. It can identify normal and abnormal structures and be used to guide procedures. CAT scanning is painless. Iodine-containing contrast material is sometimes used in CAT scanning. If you are having a CAT scan and are allergic to iodine or contrast materials, you should notify your physicians and radiology staff.