Hypofractionation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypofractionation is a noun meaning radiation therapy in which the total dose is divided into a smaller than usual number of higher doses.
Meaning
radiation therapy in which the total dose is divided into a smaller than usual number of higher doses.
Example Sentences
Treatment with hypofractionation has been successfully carried out for a variety of tumors which can provide treatment for a larger number of patients compared to conventional photons over the same period of time.
Word Forms
- hypofractionations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ultrahypofractionation, microbrachytherapy, microdose, microradiosurgery, tomotherapy, microfractionation.
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