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linac

noun
lin·​ac | \ ˈli-ËŒnak How to pronounce linac (audio) \

Definition of linac

: linear accelerator

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 As part of a worldwide consortium of leading cancer centers, our data is being analyzed to see how MR-linac may help improve outcomes for cancer patients through better tumor imaging and more accurate radiation therapy delivery. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The academic medicine advantage: Leading-edge care, advanced research and clinical trials," 20 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of linac

1950, in the meaning defined above

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