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High-dose-rate remote brachytherapy
Pronunciation
A type of internal radiation treatment in which the radioactive source is removed between treatments. Also called high-dose-rate remote radiation therapy and remote brachytherapy. (NCI Dictionary)
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Indicates the upper limit permissible for a value.
