Computed Tomography
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=Computed Tomography |Short definition=Computed Tomography - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (Kum-PYOO-teh-RIZED toh-MAH-gruh-fee) procedure that uses a computer connected to an X-ray machine to create a series of detailed images of areas inside the body. The images are taken from different angles and are used to create three-dimensional (3-D) views of tissues and organs. A dye can be injected into a vein or swallowed to make tissues and organs more visible. Computed tomography can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. Also called a CAT scan, computed tomography scan, computed axial tomography scan, and CT scan |Type=Computed Tomography - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (Kum-PYOO-teh-RIZED toh-MAH-gruh-fee) procedure that uses a computer connected to an X-ray machine to create a series of detailed images of areas inside the body. The images are taken from different angles and are used to create three-dimensional (3-D) views of tissues and organs. A dye can be injected into a vein or swallowed to make tissues and organs more visible. Computed tomography can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. Also called a CAT scan, computed tomography scan, computed axial tomography scan, and CT scan {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}