What is another word for CT Colonography?
Pronunciation: [sˌiːtˈiː kˌɒlənˈɒɡɹəfi] (IPA) 
CT Colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is a diagnostic imaging technique used to detect colon diseases such as colon cancer, polyps, and other abnormalities. Synonyms for the term CT Colonography include Computed Tomography Colonography, Virtual CT Colonoscopy, and CT Scan Colonography. Another synonym for this procedure is Optical Colonoscopy, which is the traditional colonoscopy where a flexible tube is inserted through the anus to observe the inside of the colon. The CT Colonography procedure involves taking multiple X-rays of the colon while the patient lies on a table. The images are then reconstructed using computer technology to produce a detailed 3D image of the colon.
