- a variation of CAT scan.
CT scan
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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After multiple trips to various physicians and a CT scan, doctors found an about 2-inch-diameter brain tumor in the right side of her brain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 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
They went to Prince Charles Hospital for a CT scan where it was revealed Sienna had a brain tumour.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 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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