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allaboutthewords
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allaboutthewords asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

What is the difference between a CAT scan and a CT scan?

No jokes, please. I just need the answer.

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  • curiosity
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Nothing it is the same thing. Years ago when it first came out they called it a CAT scan but people were asking the stupidist questions and concerned it had something to do with cats. DUH! So now they call it a CT scan to avoid all the problems. Same thing.

  • Lissacal
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    CAT scans and CT scans are the same thing. CAT stands for Computerized Axial Tomography, and it was the term used early on. Now, these scans are usually referred to as just CT scans. It is like calling a Corvette a Vette or calling a Mercedes a Benz....same thing.

    Source(s): I am a registered CT technologist.....
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    They are just two different names for the same procedure. No difference.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    They are the same thing Computerized Tomography.

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  • tecvba
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    they are the same thing....just different nicknames

  • jessiekatsopolous
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Nothing.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    same test...

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