Neutron Capture Therapy
| Definition: |
A technique for the treatment of neoplasms in which an isotope is introduced into target cells followed by irradiation with thermal neutrons. |
| 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.
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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 Definitions and Terms
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