Bunker
Bunker
Bunker (pronounced: /ˈbʌŋkər/) is a term that, in the medical field, refers to a shielded room or area in a hospital where radiation therapy is administered. The term originates from the German word "bunker", which means a fortified place.
Etymology
The term "bunker" is derived from the German word "bunker", which means a fortified place. It was first used in the medical field to describe the shielded rooms where radiation therapy is administered due to the need for these rooms to be heavily fortified to prevent the escape of harmful radiation.
Related Terms
- Radiation Therapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells. The therapy is often administered in a bunker.
- Linear Accelerator: A device used for external beam radiation treatments for patients with cancer. It is often housed in a bunker.
- Radiation Protection: The protection of people from harmful effects of exposure to ionizing radiation, which is a key consideration in the design of a bunker.
- Radiotherapy: Another term for radiation therapy, which is often administered in a bunker.
Pronunciation
The term "bunker" is pronounced as /ˈbʌŋkər/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bunker
- Wikipedia's article - Bunker
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