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High-LET Radiotherapy
Definition 1
Radiotherapy using radioactive particles that deposit a high amount of energy by radiation per unit length of travel. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An amount of radiation that is greater than that given in typical radiation therapy. High-dose radiation is precisely directed at the tumor to avoid damaging healthy tissue, and may kill more cancer cells in fewer treatments. (NCI Dictionary)
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