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A computed tomography scan (CT scan), formerly known in a more rudimentary state as computed axial tomography scan (CAT scan), is a medical imaging technique used to obtain detailed internal images of the body. The personnel that perform CT scans are called radiographers or radiology technologists.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT scan | ICD-10-PCS | B?2 | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | ICD-9-CM | 88.38 | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | MedlinePlus | 003330 | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | MeSH | D014057 | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | OPS-301 code | 3–20...3–26 | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | Other names | computed tomography | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | Other names | CAT scan (computerized axial tomography, computer aided tomography) | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | Other names | X-ray CT (X-ray computed tomography) | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | Specialty | Radiology | 1.00 | infobox |
| CT scan | is a | volume of voxels | 0.90 | text |
| CT scan | is a | important consideration in the choice of medical imaging in pregnancy.Excess dosesIn October | 0.90 | text |
| CT scan | is a | important consideration in the choice of medical imaging in pregnancy | 0.90 | text |
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