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external beam

Synonyms: external beam radiation (EBR, XBR), external beam radiation therapy (EXBRT, XBRT)

Definition: drawing of a person getting radiation treatment A form of radiation therapy in which the radiation is delivered by a machine pointed at the area to be radiated.

Compare to brachytherapy, high dose rate (HDR).

Also see conformal radiation therapy.
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