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CAT scanSophisticated method of X-ray imaging. Quick and noninvasive, CAT scanning is used in medicine as an aid to diagnosis, helping to pinpoint problem areas without the need for exploratory surgery. It is also used in archaeology to investigate mummies. The CAT scanner passes a narrow fan of X-rays through successive ‘slices’ of the suspect body part. These slices are picked up by crystal detectors in a scintillator and converted electronically into cross-sectional images displayed on a viewing screen. Gradually, using views taken from various angles, a three-dimensional picture of the organ or tissue can be built up and irregularities analysed. |
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| Bruins center Lorenzo Mata was poked in the right eye in Saturday's second half against Stanford and was bothered enough to have a CAT scan Monday. 380 Second Avenue is a 200,000 s/f medical building, with two new lobbies and four new passenger elevators, onsite MRI, CAT scan and Surgery Center. The closest area with a CAT scan is either Sudbury or Barrie, both of which are too far away when time is ticking, says Maciver. |
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