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remote brachytherapy

Meaning of remote brachytherapy: A type of internal radiation treatment in which the radioactive source is removed between treatments.

Definition of remote brachytherapy

A type of internal radiation treatment in which the radioactive source is removed between treatments. Also called high-dose-rate remote brachytherapy and high-dose-rate remote radiation therapy.

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