Potter-Bucky diaphragm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A grid of lead strips that can be repositioned to reduce visual artifacts on an X-ray caused by secondary radiation.

Word forms

Potter-Bucky diaphragm Potter-Bucky diaphragms

Etymology

Named after Hollis Potter and Gustav Bucky.

Synonyms

Related words

Bucky factor Bucky diaphragm Bucky-Potter grid recipromatic
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