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Record 1 1992-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Medical Imaging
DEF

a barrier of material placed between the region to be protected and the source in order to reduce the intensity of direct (inscattered) radiation entering the region.

OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Imagerie médicale
DEF

écran disposé de façon à interdire le libre passage des rayonnements dans les directions choisies sans que la source de rayonnement soit enfermée.

OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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