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CT Scan is an imaging modality that uses X-rays to obtain structural and functional information about the human body. It is also called a computed axial tomography scan. The work Tomography is derived from a Greek work where tomos represents "slice" or section and graphia meaning "description".

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Posted by:  abhinav2011(Guest)  Posted on: 01/29/2011
computed tomography is brillant for the students and teenagers.it is very helpful and gives us plenty of knowledge about any matter.




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