rotating anode


ro·tat·ing an·ode

in diagnostic radiography, a mushroom-shaped anode in modern x-ray tubes that rotates rapidly to avoid local heat buildup from electron impact during x-ray generation.

ro·tat·ing an·ode

(rō'tāt-ing an'ōd) In diagnostic radiography, a mushroom-shaped anode that rotates rapidly to avoid local heat buildup from electron impact during x-ray generation.

ro·tat·ing an·ode

(rō'tāt-ing an'ōd) In diagnostic radiography, modern x-ray tubes that have a mushroom-shaped anode that rotates rapidly to avoid local heat buildup from electron impact during x-ray generation.