multileaf collimator en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because it is made up of individual "leaves" of a chemical element, usually tungsten, that can move independently in and out of the path of a particle beam in order to block it.
Meanings
- A collimator used in a linear accelerator to provide conformal shaping of beams for radiotherapy. Abbreviation: MLC.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| multileaf collimators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |