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collimator
A block of radiation attenuating material with one or more fixed or movable apertures. The collimators in the treatment head of the Clinac define the treatment field and limit the angular spread of the radiation.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Radiology equipment
- Company: Varian
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