The word tomography is derived from Ancient Greek τόμος, tomos 'slice, section' and γράφω, graphō 'to write' or, in this context as well, 'to describe'. A device used in tomography is called a tomograph, …

tomography,, radiologic technique for obtaining clear X-ray images of deep internal structures by focusing on a specific plane within the body. Structures that are obscured by overlying organs and …

A CT (computed tomography) or CAT (computed axial tomography) scan is a type of imaging test that helps detect diseases and injuries. It uses X-rays and a special computer to create detailed pictures …

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The term “ computed tomography,” or CT, refers to a computerized x-ray imaging procedure in which a narrow beam of x-rays is aimed at a patient and quickly rotated around the body, producing signals …

In conventional radiology, tomographic images (body section radiographs) are produced by motion of the x-ray tube and film or by motion of the patient that blurs the image except in a single plane. In …

May 7, 2024 · A computerized tomography scan, also called a CT scan, is a type of imaging that uses X-ray techniques to create detailed images of the body. It then uses a computer to create cross …

Jul 26, 2025 · Tomographic imaging is a sophisticated technique that creates detailed three-dimensional (3D) images of an object’s internal structure without physical dissection, allowing a non-invasive look …

Tomography is a medical imaging technique that takes pictures of slices or cross-sections of the body at different levels which can be combined to create a 3D image.

May 21, 2024 · Tomography is a branch of imaging which produces an image called a tomogram which shows a single plane of an object in very specific detail. Many people think of tomography in terms of …