<radiobiology> In the shape of a torus, or doughnut. Or: Coordinate indicating which part of the torus a particle is in. (Azimuthal coordinate, toroidal angle, etc.) Or: General term referring to toruses as opposed to other geometries. (for example, tokamaks and stellarators are examples of toroidal devices.) ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973