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Flattening Filter

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Flattening Filter rate
(Noun) Device used in megavoltage machines to change a pencil beam into a broad, clinically useful beam.
Usage: When photon energy is used for radiation treatment, a flattening filter is needed to ensure the quality of the beam.


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