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External beam radiation
For External beam radiation we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Cancer, Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso and Prostate Cancer.
External Beam Radiation (Cancer) 
Radiation delivered from a source outside of the body to a specific area of the body.
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External Beam Radiation (Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diso)
Radiation therapy that uses a machine to aim high-energy rays at the cancer.
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External Beam Radiation (Prostate Cancer)
A form of radiation therapy in which the radiation is delivered by a machine pointed at the area to be radiated. May be known as external beam radiation (EBR, XBR), external beam radiation therapy (EBRT, XBRT). Compare to seed implantation.
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