Computed tomography scan
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=Computed tomography scan |Short definition=Computed tomography scan - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (kum-PYOO-ted toh-MAH-gruh-fee skan) 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. A computed tomography scan can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. Also called CAT scan, computed tomography scan, computed tomography, and CT scan |Type=Computed tomography scan - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (kum-PYOO-ted toh-MAH-gruh-fee skan) 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. A computed tomography scan can be used to diagnose diseases, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working. Also called CAT scan, computed tomography scan, computed tomography, and CT scan {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}