Radiology equipment

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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Medical linear accelerator

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The generic term for the class of machines into which the HET Clinac fits. Refers to any machine that accelerates particles to produce treatment-quality beams (X-ray beams or electron beams).

The average time in hours between component failure, measured as the requirement for a technician to work on the system to fix a problem. (The need for an operator to repeat or restart a process or ...

Match anatomy

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Point(s) of patient body defined for position verification during simulation or treatment delivery.

Material safety data sheet

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a form containing data regarding the properties of a particular substance, as well as possible hazards due to exposure, and emergency measures to take after ...

Maze

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

An entrance hallway to the treatment room with multiple right angle turns. The maze is designed to reduce radiation levels, particularly neutrons, at the entrance door.

Maximum retract position

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

Refers to the maximum distance a leaf can retract from the beam centerline (Shaper).

Maximum permissible dose equivalent

Medical devices; Radiology equipment

The greatest dose equivalent that a person or specified parts of a person shall be allowed to receive in a stated period of time for radiation safety purposes.