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phantom

 [fan´tom]
1. an image or impression not evoked by actual stimuli.
2. a model of the body or of a specific part thereof.
3. a device for simulating the in vivo effect of radiation on tissues.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

phan·tom

(fan'tŏm),
1.
See also: manikin. Synonym(s): phantasm
2. A model, especially a transparent one, of the human body or any of its parts.
See also: manikin.
3. radiology a mechanical or computer-generated model for predicting irradiation dosage deep in the body.
[G. phantasma, an appearance]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

phantom

(făn′təm)
n.
Medicine A model of a human body or body part.
adj.
1. Believed to be real even though illusory: a phantom pregnancy.
2. Being a phantom limb: a phantom arm.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

phantom

An object of specifically known dimensions and structural properties used to test or monitor an MRI system’s homogeneity, imaging performance and orientation.
Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

phantom

Radiology A mass or dummy that approximates tissues in its physical properties that may be used to calibrate or determine the dose of radiation applied to a tissue. Cf Ballistic jelly.
McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

phan·tom

(fan'tŏm)
1. Synonym(s): phantasm.
2. A model, especially a transparent one, of the human body or any of its parts.
3. radiology A mechanical or computer-originated model for predicting irradiation dosage deep in the body.
[G. phantasma, an appearance]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

phan·tom

(fan'tŏm)
1. A model, especially a transparent one, of the human body or its parts.
2. radiology mechanical or computer-generated model for predicting irradiation dosage deep in the body.
[G. phantasma, an appearance]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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