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  2. CT scan - Wikipedia

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    A computed tomography scan (CT scan), formerly called computed axial tomography scan (CAT scan), is a medical imaging technique used to obtain detailed internal images of the body. [2] The personnel that perform CT scans are called radiographers or radiology technologists.

  3. List of medical abbreviations: C - Wikipedia

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    CAT / CT: computed axial tomography / computed tomography: Cath: catheter: CAUTI: Catheter-associated urinary tract infection: CBA: cost–benefit analysis (of treatment methods) CBC/DIFF: complete blood count/differential CBD: common bile duct: CBE: clinical breast examination: CBF: cerebral blood flow: CBI: continuous bladder irrigation, as ...

  4. Electron beam computed tomography - Wikipedia

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    Electron beam CT scanners are considered a fifth generation CT scanner, with first generation being the pencil beam with translation and rotation, second generation being a fan beam with similar motion to its predecessor, third generation having both rotating fan beam and detectors and fourth generation being a fan beam with a rotating movement but fixed detector.

  5. Full-body CT scan - Wikipedia

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    A full-body scan is a scan of the patient's entire body as part of the diagnosis or treatment of illnesses. If computed tomography ( CAT ) scan technology is used, it is known as a full-body CT scan , though many medical imaging technologies can perform full-body scans.

  6. What colors can cats see? Here's how your pet perceives the ...

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    What does cat vision look like? Feline vision can be equated to that of a colorblind person, according to Purina. Cats see "muted tones of blues, yellows, greens and grays." When perceiving reds ...

  7. Cat's Funny Way of Standing Like a Human Has People in ... - AOL

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    In fact, cats stand on their hind legs for several different reasons! It could be as simple as trying to get a better view. Standing up can be one of a feline's hunting behaviors, especially if ...

  8. Operation of computed tomography - Wikipedia

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    In conventional CT machines, an X-ray tube and detector are physically rotated behind a circular shroud (see the image above right). An alternative, short lived design, known as electron beam tomography (EBT), used electromagnetic deflection of an electron beam within a very large conical X-ray tube and a stationary array of detectors to achieve very high temporal resolution, for imaging of ...

  9. Why does my cat sleep between my legs? An expert ... - AOL

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    4. You smell good Cats have a great sense of smell, and scent is a really important aspect of how cats feel and communicate. Your scent will be familiar to your cat and help them feel comfortable ...