Computed Tomography Scan
Definition
A detailed medical image showing cross-sectional views of internal body structures, created by combining multiple X-ray slices into a single visual output.
Related Terms
CT scan
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Identify the body region shown and, when possible, note the orientation of the slice, such as axial, coronal, or sagittal. Describe the major anatomical structures that are clearly visible, such as bones or organs, but avoid interpreting any findings or suggesting diagnoses.
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"Six computed tomography images of the chest labeled A through F show both lungs in axial, coronal, and sagittal views. The lungs, central airways, heart and mediastinum, ribs, chest wall, and diaphragm are visible. Multiple rounded dark air spaces occur throughout both lungs. Measurement lines and arrows mark selected regions."