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What is

accelerated-fraction radiation therapy

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Pronunciation: /ækˈsɛlərˌeɪtɪd ˈfrækʃən ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi/

accelerated-fraction radiation therapy

Definition

Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into small doses and the treatments are given more than once a day. The total dose of radiation is also given over a shorter period of time (fewer days) compared to standard radiation therapy.