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proton beam (radio)therapy

Synonyms: conformal proton beam radiotherapy, neutron therapy, proton therapy

Abbreviations: PBT, PBRT, PT

Definition: promotional photo from Loma Linda University medical center Where the type of external beam radiation therapies, the proton beam that can be adjusted so it does not penetrate the entire body, which helps to preserve other tissues.

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