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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

dual dosimetry

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The use of two independent dosimeter systems to measure the integrated dose. The primary channel is programmed to terminate the beam at the dose set by the operator. If the beam continues, the ...

isodose curve

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A line connecting points of equal absorbed dose in a radiation field.

pinch points

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Places on a machine where the operator’s hands or feet could be inadvertently squeezed or crushed by moving parts.

pulse repetition frequency

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The frequency of the discrete on/off cycles of the beam pulse which determines the intensity of the radiation beam. Specifically: 1) On low energy Clinacs, the frequency of the modulator\'s output ...

console cabinet

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The housing for the computer components located in the console area, to include a Control cabinet and an Imaging cabinet.

isodose cloud

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

3D display of a defined isodose range.

template grid hole

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A template hole into which needles are inserted.

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