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Radiology equipment

Radiology equipment is used in the medical profession for the purpose of creating images that expose internal parts of the body.

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Radiology equipment

blending images

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The act of superimposing two images, typically used in the image review process.

simulation

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Use of a simulator (diagnostic quality x-ray beam on a therapy type mounting) to determine the various treatment field outlines and orientations to be used during radiation therapy. Also, a VARiS ...

wedge factor

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

For a given beam energy and radiation field, the ratio of the absorbed dose rate in a phantom at a fixed reference point on the radiation beam axis with the wedge filter in place to the absorbed dose ...

context window

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Specific window in the user interface that displays the relevant objects belonging to the selected patient in the workspace.

minor interlock

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Identifies a machine condition that affects machine operation, but is usually user correctable. Minor interlocks are self-clearing prior to beam-on. Also a status indicator.

plan status

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A treatment plan can be "not approved", "approved", "reviewed", "rejected" or "retired"

wedge

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Type of accessory. An accessory, one of various detachable beam-modification devices.

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