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computerized axial tomographyMedical technique, usually known as CAT scan, for noninvasive investigation of disease or injury. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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By relying upon the evidence-based ACR Appropriateness Criteria when ordering diagnostic imaging, marked reductions in the utilization of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized axial tomography (CAT) were achieved. Their technique is similar to computerized axial tomography, or CAT scanning, which uses X rays to make three-dimensional image;, of a person's internal anatomy. More radiographs, nuclear magnetic resonance images, and computerized axial tomography scans have been added, as well as photographs of living subjects. |
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