Noun: computed axial tomography
- A method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis
"The computed axial tomography scan revealed a small fracture in his rib";
- computerized tomography, computed tomography, CT, computerized axial tomography, CAT, computerised tomography [Brit], computerised axial tomography [Brit]
Derived forms: computed axial tomographies
Type of: X-raying
Encyclopedia: Computed axial tomography