linac

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004845",
  "term": "linac",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A machine that uses electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. This creates high-energy radiation that may be used to treat cancer. Also called linear accelerator, mega-voltage linear accelerator, and MeV linear accelerator.",
  "synonyms": [
    "linear accelerator",
    "mega-voltage linear accelerator",
    "MeV linear accelerator"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/linac/"
}