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CT scan

American  

noun

  1. CAT scan.


CT scan Scientific  
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  1. See CAT scan


Example Sentences

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They went to Prince Charles Hospital for a CT scan where it was revealed Sienna had a brain tumour.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But ER visits for vertigo commonly result in unnecessary diagnostic tests, adding to costs with limited added benefit, according to the Northwestern study, with 28% of patients receiving a CT scan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Police provided the university's Face Lab team with photographs, a post-mortem report, a forensic dental report and a CT scan, which the specialists then used to create a 3D model with medical imaging software.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

This imaging method functions much like a CT scan at the molecular scale, allowing researchers to see cellular structures in remarkable detail.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 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