CT scanning
noun
: the action or process of making a CT scan with a CT scanner
CT scanning of the abdomen showed no evidence of bowel obstruction, fluid collection, or renal calculi …—
Harbert L. Bonkovsky, The New England Journal of Medicine
Harbert L. Bonkovsky, The New England Journal of Medicinecalled also CAT scanning
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“CT scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/CT%20scanning. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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