MeV linear accelerator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005336",
  "term": "MeV linear accelerator",
  "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 linac, linear accelerator, and mega-voltage linear accelerator.",
  "synonyms": [
    "linac",
    "linear accelerator",
    "mega-voltage linear accelerator"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/mev-linear-accelerator/"
}