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Intensity modulated radiation therapy
IMRT. A type of three-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to match radiation to the size and shape of a tumor. In IMRT, thousands of tiny radiation beamlets enter the body from many angles and intersect the…
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- Archaeology The scientific study of the material remains of past peoples. In archaeology today, a range of biological…
- Gestational hypertension See: Hypertension, gestational
- Section, lower segment Cesarian (LSCS) A Cesarian section in which the surgical incision (cut) is made in the lower segment of the uterus
- RA Rheumatoid arthritis
- Wheat weevil See: Granary weevil
- Burn, first degree A superficial burn with similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in color and sensation…
- Palate, soft The muscular part of the roof of the mouth. The soft palate is directly behind the hard palate. It lacks bone…
- Naprelan See: Naproxen
- HRT (hormone replacement therapy) The combination therapy of estrogen plus progestogen, termed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estrogen…
- Etymology, medical See: Medical etymology