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beam·let
(bēm'lĕt)Also referred to as a bixel; a small photon intensity element used to subdivide an IMRT beam for the purpose of treatment calculation for radiation therapy.
Synonym(s): bixel.
Synonym(s): bixel.
[beam + -let, dim. suffix]
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bixel
(bĭks′ĕl) [Fr. b(eam) + (pi)xel] A beam element or ray in radiation oncology.
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