Definition of Linear accelerator

1. Noun. Ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path.

Exact synonyms: Linac
Generic synonyms: Accelerator, Atom Smasher, Particle Accelerator
Specialized synonyms: Microwave Linear Accelerator

Medical Definition of Linear accelerator

1. A sophisticated external beam radiotherapy machine which has the capabilities of focussing irradiation (although not very finely). Acronym: LinAC (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linear Accelerator

lineae transversa ossi sacri
lineage
lineages
lineaging
lineal
linealities
lineality
lineally
lineament
lineamental
lineaments
linear
linear absorption coefficient
linear acceleration
linear accelerator (current term)
linear algebra
linear algebraic
linear amputation
linear atrophy
linear combination
linear combinations
linear dependence
linear dichroism
linear energy transfer
linear equation
linear equations
linear fracture
linear function

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