Potter-Bucky diaphragms

A form of Potter-Bucky diaphragm — A grid of lead strips that can be repositioned to reduce visual artifacts on an X-ray caused by secondary radiation.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Potter-Bucky diaphragm
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