| 3DQCT | three-dimensional computed tomography |
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| EBCT | electron-beam computed tomography |
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy; emission computed tomography; enteric coated tablet; euglobulin clot test... |
| HCTD | hepatic computed tomography density |
| HRCT, HR-CT | high-resolution computed tomography |
| computed tomography |
This machine uses a rotating X-ray beam to create a series of pictures of the body from many different angles. A computer processes the information and produces a detailed cross-sectional image of selected parts of the body. Sometimes, a dye is injected into a vein to highlight details on the scan. A CT scan is especially valuable for identifying the spread of tumors to lymph nodes. If the tumor markers are high enough, a CT scan may also be done of the brain. ...
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| computed tomography |
an imaging test in which many x-rays are taken from different angles of a part of the body. These images are combined by a computer to produce cross-sectional pictures of internal organs. Except for the injection of a dye (needed in some but not all cases), this is a painless procedure that can be done in an outpatient clinic.
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