In many cases, an abdominal CT is done with a pelvis CT. The scan should take less than 30 minutes. You need to have a special dye, called contrast, put into your body before some exams. Contrast helps certain areas show up better on the x-rays. Contrast can be given through a vein (IV) in your hand or forearm.
A wave is defined as a burst of emotions, a swell along the surface caused by wind, a sudden occurrence of something, or a back and forth motion with your hand. When you suddenly feel really sad, this is an example of a wave of sadness. The water movement that you use to go surfing in is an example of a wave.
transÂ·verse wave. A wave in which the particles of the wave's medium move at right angles to the direction of wave movement. For instance, in an ocean wave, the molecules of water move up and down as the wave passes on its way toward shore. See more at wave. Compare longitudinal wave.