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GAMMA KNIFE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- convolution algorithm
1, record 1, English, convolution%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A convolution algorithm that takes into account electron-density inhomogeneity was recently introduced to calculate dose distributions for the [gamma knife] treatment planning program. The accuracies of the dose distributions computed using the convolution method were assessed using an anthropomorphic phantom and film dosimetry. 2, record 1, English, - convolution%20algorithm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Intelligence artificielle
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de convolution
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20de%20convolution
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
- Neurosurgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gamma knife 1, record 2, English, gamma%20knife
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A quasi-surgical device using gamma rays to eliminate brain tumors which cannot be operated on in the normal way. 1, record 2, English, - gamma%20knife
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
- Neurochirurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- scalpel gamma
1, record 2, French, scalpel%20gamma
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental quirúrgico
- Neurocirugía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- bisturí de rayos gamma
1, record 2, Spanish, bistur%C3%AD%20de%20rayos%20gamma
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bisturí que incorpora tecnología de rayos gamma que se emplea en neurocirugía estereotáctica para la localización y resección de lesiones cerebrales. 1, record 2, Spanish, - bistur%C3%AD%20de%20rayos%20gamma
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