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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

anode

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A positive electrode. Electrode toward which negative ions are attracted.

collision detection

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A hardware- and software-based system that stops the machine on detecting entry into a predefined collision zone, prior to actual collision. Once in a collision state, the Clinac can be moved farther ...

critical structures

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Tissue or organs that should be avoided during RT

emergency plan

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Plan established by the hospital (or owner) to be followed in an emergency situation.

kv source arm

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Holds the kV X-ray tube, the high-voltage and oil-cooling cables, a kV beam collimator, and a kV norm chamber.

digital imaging management systems

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A database system that allows users to access, manipulate and save electonic images.

emergency off button

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Any of several large button switches on the Clinac or Ximatron that removes all high power from the system when pressed. Emergency Off buttons are provided at the Clinac and Ximatron Stand, at the ...

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