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port, n in radiology, the opening through which radiographic photons or the useful beam of radiation exits from the head of a dental radiography machine. port the upward curve in a bar bit on a horse's bridle. port Radiation oncology Field, portal The site on the skin where the radiation enters the body. See Mantle port, Radiation oncology, Subcutaneous port, Venous port. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Their efforts reflect other changes to the town as it transitions from a small fishing port to a vacation destination, driven by recreation. After the IFQ system was fully in place, half of the commercial fishing licenses sold in rural coastal communities with populations of less than 10,000--the quintessential fishing ports of British Columbia--vanished as individual fishermen could not make the necessary payments, sending some of these small towns into economic tailspins. Once, Kingston upon Hull was the greatest fishing port in the world and Britain's largest shipbuilding city. |
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