Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
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Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Definition
A type of radiation therapy in which the patient is given an intravenous boron infusion that is absorbed by tumor cells. Radiation is then directed at the boron, killing the tumor cells but not the surrounding normal tissue.
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Synonyms
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, boron neutron capture therapy
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