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What is superfractionated radiation therapy?

Pronunciation: /superfractionated* ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi/

superfractionated radiation therapy

Definition

Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into small doses and treatments are given more than once a day. Superfractionated radiation therapy is given over the same period of time (days or weeks) as standard radiation therapy. Also called hyperfractionated radiation therapy.