Medical glossary
CT Scan
Cross-sectional imaging with X-rays, fast and high-resolution.
Definition
Computed tomography uses rotating X-rays to build cross-sectional images. Excellent for bone, bleeding, trauma, and lung detail. Fast (seconds to minutes) but involves ionising radiation, so not used lightly in young patients.
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