main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary computerized axial tomography Synonyms: CAT scan, CT scan, computed axial tomography Abbreviations: CAT Definition: (AK-zee-al) A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body taken from different angles; the pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. See tomography, scan. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.