What is the definition or description of: computed tomography?

CT scan: Computed tomography is an xray test to examine internal organs.

Image inside body: Ct uses xrays taken an 360 degrees combined with a computer to see"inside" the body. The table moves as the xray tube and detectors spin around the patient 10 times a second or more! the image shows excellent soft tissue detail, enhanced with injection of intravenous contrast or oral contrast. This way the body is shown in slices, in any plane, usually axially, but often coronal or saggital.