multislice en · NOUN
Etymology
From multi- + slice.
Meanings
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(attributive, countable, uncountable) A method for simulating the interaction of an electron beam with matter, used in high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images.
A CT scan exposes patients to far more radiation than a standard X-ray, and multislice CT scanners deliver higher doses of radiation than single-slice scanners.
2007 June 19, Roni Caryn Rabin, “With Rise in Radiation Exposure, Experts Urge Caution on Tests”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| multislices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |