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isodose

isodose

9.6
Related to lines or areas that show the same radiation level
  • adjective
  • /ˌaɪsoʊˈdoʊs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : isodosis
  • An isodose line on the chart shows where the radiation dose is the same throughout the tissue.

Examples

  • Medical physicists use isodose maps to plan safe and effective cancer treatments.

  • The isodose lines on the map indicate areas of equal radiation exposure.

  • The doctor reviewed the isodose curves to ensure the tumor received the correct amount of radiation.

  • An isodose chart helps visualize radiation distribution in therapy.

  • The doctor reviewed the isodose curves to ensure the tumor received the correct amount of radiation.

  • Medical physicists use isodose maps to plan safe and effective cancer treatments.

  • An isodose line on the chart shows where the radiation dose is the same throughout the tissue.

Surface Forms

isodose positive

Morphology

isodose = dose (semi-transparent) = iso + dose

Formed with the scientific combining form 'iso-' meaning 'equal' plus 'dose'; the technical prefix may not be familiar to general learners though the relation to 'dose' is clear in context.

Etymology

Isodose comes from the prefix iso- meaning 'equal' and the word dose meaning 'an amount of medicine or radiation'. So, when something is described as isodose it means the dose is the same across that area or line.