scanning
scanning In medicine, use of a non-invasive system to detect abnormalities of structure or function in the body. Detectable waves (X-rays, gamma rays, ultrasound) pass through the part of the body to be investigated and the computer-analyzed results displayed as images on a viewing screen.
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