Difference Between CT Scan & X-ray

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How is CT Scan different from ordinary X-ray

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In a conventional X-ray, a broad beam of x-rays passes through the patient to produce an image on the X-ray film. Whereas, in CT, a thin beam of X-rays is passed through the patient that is absorbed by a detector.

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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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