The CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography) scan, also known as the CT (computed tomography) scan, is an
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In this test, a computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT) scanner is used to produce a series of cross-sectional x-ray images of a selected part of the body. A computer operates the scanner, and the resulting...
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