hypofractionation

hypofractionation
Radiation therapy that gives larger doses (fractions) of radiation in fewer treatment sessions and over a shorter period of time than standard radiation therapy. In hypofractionation, individual doses are usually given less often than the standard dose of once a day. Also called hypofractionated radiation therapy.

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  • hypofractionated — adjective Describing a dosage of radiation that is divided into several large doses that are given every few days See Also: hypofractionation …   Wiktionary

  • hypofractionated radiation therapy — Radiation therapy that gives larger doses (fractions) of radiation in fewer treatment sessions and over a shorter period of time than standard radiation therapy. In hypofractionated radiation therapy, individual doses are usually given less often …   English dictionary of cancer terms

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