Linear Accelerator at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Linear Accelerator? A machine that uses electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. This creates high-energy radiation that may be used to treat cancer. Also called linac and MeV linear accelerator (mega-voltage linear accelerator).Medical Term & Definition Added By: Caden
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