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hypofractionation

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1 Definition of hypofractionation

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.

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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