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Neutron Capture Therapy

Medical Definition: A technique for the treatment of neoplasms in which an isotope is introduced into target cells followed by irradiation with thermal neutrons.
Guide Notes: do not use /util except by MeSH definition; coord IM with disease /radiother (IM); DF: NCT
Previously Indexed: Neutrons (1966-1992),Radiotherapy, High-Energy (1966-1992)
Neutron Capture Therapy Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Boron Neutron Capture Therapy - A technique for the treatment of neoplasms, especially gliomas and melanomas in which boron-10, an isotope, is introduced into the target cells followed by irradiation with thermal neutrons.

Neutron Capture Therapy Medical Definitions and Terms

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