Intensity modulated radiation therapy
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| Intensity modulated radiation therapy | |
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| Term | Intensity modulated radiation therapy |
| Short definition | intensity modulated radiation therapy (in-TEN-sih-tee-MAH-juh-LAY-tid RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) A type of three-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images used to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of varying intensities are aimed at the tumor from many angles. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
intensity modulated radiation therapy - (pronounced) (in-TEN-sih-tee-MAH-juh-LAY-tid RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) A type of three-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images used to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of varying intensities are aimed at the tumor from many angles. This type of radiation therapy reduces damage to healthy tissue near the tumor. Also called IMRT
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