optical coherence tomography

Definition / meaning of optical coherence tomography

A procedure that uses infrared light waves to give three-dimensional (3-D) pictures of structures inside tissues and organs. The pictures are made by a computer linked to the light source. Also called OCT.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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