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What is
hypofractionated radiation therapy
?Pronunciation: /hypofractionated* ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi/
hypofractionated radiation therapy
Definition
Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into large doses and treatments are given once a day or less often. Hypofractionated radiation therapy is given over a shorter period of time (fewer days or weeks) than standard radiation therapy.