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.
( OP-tih-kul koh-HEER-ents toh-MAH-gruh-fee )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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