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Meaning of LINEAR ACCELERATOR
Pronunciation:
'lineeur ak'selu`reytur
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Definition:
A machine that creates high-energy radiation to treat cancers, using electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. Also called megavoltage (MeV) linear accelerator or a linac.
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