computed tomography

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Noun

1. 1
   A form of radiography which uses computer software to create images, or slices, at various planes of depth from images taken around a body or volume of interest. Sometimes called “computerized tomography”. (The radiation used is X-rays unless otherwise specified.): Such imaging applied to health care.
2. 2
   A form of radiography which uses computer software to create images, or slices, at various planes of depth from images taken around a body or volume of interest. Sometimes called “computerized tomography”. (The radiation used is X-rays unless otherwise specified.): Such imaging applied to industrial inspection or to security at airports, seaports, large public venues, and so on.