CT scan is the abbreviated form of computed tomography scans. CT scans are also referred to as CAT scans. To be precise, these scans use x-rays from different angles to get detailed images of the internal structure of the body.
Along with the x-ray images, a computer processing is also used. CT scans are diagnostic tests to produce clear, distinct and cross-sectional images or pictures of bones, soft tissues, internal organs, blood vessels etc. These images can be reformatted in numerous planes, viewed on a computer monitor, transferred to CDs or DVDs and can even be printed on film. 
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