multislice

English

Etymology

multi- +‎ slice

Noun

multislice (countable and uncountable, plural multislices)

  1. (chiefly attributive) A method for simulating the interaction of an electron beam with matter, used in high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images.
    • 2007 June 19, Roni Caryn Rabin, “With Rise in Radiation Exposure, Experts Urge Caution on Tests”, in New York Times‎:
      A CT scan exposes patients to far more radiation than a standard X-ray, and multislice CT scanners deliver higher doses of radiation than single-slice scanners.
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