Gamma knife definition

Gamma knife means a special stereotactic radiosurgery unit consisting of multiple cobalt sources all simultaneously focused to irradiate cancer or other neoplasms in the brain or cerebrovascular system abnormalities.
Gamma knife means a dedicated device for stereotactic radiosurgery which employs multiple cobalt-60 sealed radiation sources aimed at a single isocenter. The gamma knife may also be used to perform stereotactic radiotherapy.
Gamma knife means equipment Gamma knife. – Equipment which emits photon beams from a stationary radioactive cobalt source to treat lesions deep within the brain and is one type of stereotactic radiosurgery.

More Definitions of Gamma knife

Gamma knife means the Leksell Gamma Knife, as such term is defined in the LGK Purchase Agreement.
Gamma knife in clauses A through H, inclusive, of Paragraph 3.9 of the Operating Agreement shall mean and be deemed to refer to the Equipment.

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