Prophylactic cranial irradiation

Pronunciation

pro-fih-LAK-tik KRAY-nee-ul ir-ray-dee-AY-shun

Definition

Radiation therapy to the head to reduce the risk that cancer will spread to the brain.

Source

Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)


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