hypofractionation

Definition / meaning of hypofractionation

Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into large doses and treatments are given less than once a day. Also called hypofractionated radiation therapy.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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