Computed tomography (CT)

Definition

Computed Tomography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body. It provides detailed images of any part of the body, including bones, muscles, fat, and organs.

Related terms

Radiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the use of X-rays and other high-energy radiation for diagnosis and treatment.

X: ray - A type of electromagnetic radiation that can pass through most objects, including the body, to produce images on film or digital detectors.

Contrast medium: A substance used in medical imaging to improve the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in radiographic techniques such as CT scans