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Record 1 2023-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
CONT

Aperture diaphragm: is the simplest type of beam restricting device. It consists of a sheet of lead with a hole in the center that determines the size and shape of the beam and attaches directly to the x-ray tube.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos ópticos
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
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