blooming
[blo̳m´ing] in radiology, a change in size of the focal spot, usually an increase.
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coating
Process of depositing a thin film of transparent material on the surface of an optical element (e.g. lens, mirror, prism) for the purpose of decreasing or increasing reflection. Reflection from specific wavelengths can be reduced or eliminated by varying the thickness of the film and by
multilayer coating.
Syn. blooming.
See anti-reflection coating;
white body;
bandpass filter;
Fresnel's formula.
Millodot: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science, 7th edition. © 2009 Butterworth-Heinemann
Patient discussion about blooming
Q. How the fetus is influenced from Bloom syndrome? If the mother has the syndrome, what is the influence on the fetus?
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