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high-dose-rate remote radiation therapy

(hy-dose-rayt ree-MOTE RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee)

A type of internal radiation treatment in which the radioactive source is removed between treatments. Also called high-dose-rate remote brachytherapy and remote brachytherapy.

high-dose-rate remote radiation therapy

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