Abscopal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æbˈskoʊ.pl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Abscopal is an adjective meaning Denoting the effect that irradiation of a tissue has on remote nonirradiated tissue.
Meaning
Denoting the effect that irradiation of a tissue has on remote nonirradiated tissue.
Example Sentences
The regression of a liver tumor after irradiation of bone that the tumor metastasized to is an example of the abscopal effect.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include periablative, extraischemic, periablation, postradiosurgical, interscan, postincisional.
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