For CAT scan we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Cancer, HIV and AIDs, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition, Plastic Surgery and Prostate Cancer.

Cat Scan (Cancer)

A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles; the pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. Also called computerized axial tomography, computed tomography (CT scan), or computerized tomography.

Cat Scan (HIV and AIDs)

See COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCAN.

Cat Scan (Multiple Sclerosis)

Discloses normal and abnormal structures. A computerized, diagnostic imaging system.

Cat Scan (Nutrition)

Computerized x-ray scanning procedure used to create a three dimensional picture of your body, or part of your body, for the purpose of detecting abnormalities. Stands for Computerized Axial Tomography scan)

Cat Scan (Plastic Surgery)

a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays.

Cat Scan (Prostate Cancer)

COMPUTERIZED AXIAL TOMOGRAPHY (also CT) is a method of combining images from multiple x-rays under the control of a computer to produce cross-sectional or three-dimensional pictures of the internal organs which can be used to identify abnormalities; the CAT scan can identify prostate enlargement but is not always effective for assessing the stage of prostate cancer; for evaluating metastases of the lymph nodes or more distant soft tissue sites, the CAT scan is significantly more accurate

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