- a variation of CAT scan.
CT scan
Americannoun
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Eksteen said a recent contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy “have provided our veterinary team with important new information” but added the picture remains incomplete.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Following several visits to her GP and a trip to A&E for an urgent CT scan, she was diagnosed with a glioblastoma – a type of highly aggressive brain tumour.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Surgeons say that aortic dissections are sometimes identified by accident when a patient undergoes a CT scan or X-ray for routine reasons or other conditions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
“Have you ever broken a bone or bumped your head? Do you know what a CT scan is?”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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