Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanners

X-ray image-detecting devices that make a focused image of body structures lying in a predetermined plane from which more complex images are computed.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

X-ray image-detecting devices that make a focused image of body structures lying in a predetermined plane from which more complex images are computed.

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Synonyms

27 entry terms
  • CAT Scanner, X-Ray
  • CAT Scanners, X-Ray
  • CT Scanner, X-Ray
  • Computed Tomography Scanner, X-Ray
  • Computed Tomography Scanners, X-Ray
  • Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Scanner
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Scanners
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanner
  • CAT Scanner, X Ray
  • CAT Scanners, X Ray
  • CT Scanner, X Ray
  • CT Scanners, X-Ray
  • Computed Tomography Scanner, X Ray
  • Computed Tomography Scanners, X Ray
  • Scanner, X-Ray CAT
  • Scanner, X-Ray CT
  • Scanners, X-Ray CAT
  • Scanners, X-Ray CT
  • Tomography Scanners, X Ray Computed
  • X Ray Computed Tomography Scanner
  • X Ray Computed Tomography Scanners
  • X-Ray CAT Scanner
  • X-Ray CAT Scanners
  • X-Ray CT Scanner
  • X-Ray CT Scanners
  • Tomography, Computed, Scanners

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Previous Indexing

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed/instrumentation (1977-1989)
  • Tomography, X-Ray/instrumentation (1974-1976)

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  1. E07w.913

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanners. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015898. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015898
  2. X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanners. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73347926