Pencil Beam Scanning

Preferred Label : Pencil Beam Scanning;

NCIt synonyms : Pencil Beam Proton Scanning; PBS;

NCIt definition : A precise form of proton therapy that uses an electronically guided scanning system and magnets to deliver a proton beam that is millimeters wide. With this system, beam position and depth can be controlled, allowing for highly precise deposition of radiation to be delivered in all three dimensions of the tumor.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL978710;

Details

Origin ID

C165502;

UMLS CUI

C5237224;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Prune belly syndrome [OMIM Phenotype]
- Translocator protein, 18-kd [OMIM gene]
- interstitial cystitis [MedlinePlus Topic]
Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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- CTRP Intervention Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]

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