conformal radiation therapy
Synonyms: 3D conformal beam radiation therapy (3DCBRT), 3D conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT), 3D external beam radiation therapy (3DEBRT, 3DXBRT), 3D external [beam] radiation therapy (3DXRT), external beam radiation (therapy) (EBR, EBRT, XBR, XBRT), 3DRT, conformal external beam radiation therapy (CEBRT), 3D radiation therapy (3DRT)
Abbreviations: CRT
Definition: (kon-FOR-mul)
(kon-FOR-mul) A radiation therapy that uses computers to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor so that multiple radiation beams can be shaped exactly (conform) to the contour of the treatment area.
See external beam.
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