Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

X-Ray Computed Tomography

Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.

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55 entry terms
  • CAT Scan, X Ray
  • CAT Scan, X-Ray
  • CT Scan, X-Ray
  • CT X Ray
  • Computed Tomography, X-Ray
  • Computed X Ray Tomography
  • Computerized Tomography, X Ray
  • Computerized Tomography, X-Ray
  • Tomodensitometry
  • Tomography, Transmission Computed
  • Tomography, X Ray Computed
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computer Assisted
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computerized
  • Tomography, Xray Computed
  • X Ray Computerized Tomography
  • X Ray Tomography, Computed
  • X-Ray Computer Assisted Tomography
  • X-Ray Tomography, Computed
  • CAT Scans, X-Ray
  • CT Scan, X Ray
  • CT Scans, X-Ray
  • CT X Rays
  • Computed Tomography, Transmission
  • Computed Tomography, X Ray
  • Computed Tomography, Xray
  • Computed X-Ray Tomography
  • Scan, X-Ray CAT
  • Scan, X-Ray CT
  • Scans, X-Ray CAT
  • Scans, X-Ray CT
  • Tomographies, Computed X-Ray
  • Tomography, Computed X-Ray
  • Tomography, X Ray Computer Assisted
  • Tomography, X Ray Computerized
  • Transmission Computed Tomography
  • X Ray Computer Assisted Tomography
  • X Ray, CT
  • X Rays, CT
  • X-Ray CAT Scan
  • X-Ray CAT Scans
  • X-Ray CT Scan
  • X-Ray CT Scans
  • X-Ray Computerized Tomography
  • Xray Computed Tomography
  • Cine-CT
  • Electron Beam Computed Tomography
  • Electron Beam Tomography
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computerized Axial
  • X-Ray Computerized Axial Tomography
  • Beam Tomography, Electron
  • Cine CT
  • Tomography, Electron Beam
  • Tomography, X Ray Computerized Axial
  • X Ray Computerized Axial Tomography

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

uses x-rays & computer: do not confuse with TOMOGRAPHY, EMISSION-COMPUTED using radionuclides & computer; "computed tomography" unspecified probably goes here; /instrum: consider also TOMOGRAPHY SCANNERS, X-RAY COMPUTED; do not confuse entry term ELECTRON BEAM TOMOGRAPHY with ELECTRON TOMOGRAPHY see ELECTRON MICROSCOPE TOMOGRAPHY

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History Note

80; was TOMOGRAPHY, COMPUTERIZED AXIAL 1977-79

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Previous Indexing

  • Tomography, X-Ray (1973-1976)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. X-Ray Computed Tomography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014057. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014057
  2. X-Ray Computed Tomography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CT_scan
  3. X-Ray Computed Tomography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q32566