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See stereotactic radiosurgery. See stereotactic radiosurgery.
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A specialist in radiotherapy. One who practices radiotherapy or is versed in radiotherapeutics.
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The medical specialty concerned with the use of electromagnetic or particulate radiation in the treatment of disease. The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation may...
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The return of symptoms or the tumor itself, as opposed to a remission. A tumor that has recurred (grown back), usually after a period of time following removal of the tumor.
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The return of function after illness or injury, often with the assistance of specialized medical professionals. A process to restore mental and/or physical abilities lost to injury or disease, in order to function in a normal or near-normal way. Rehabilitation can...
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Rapid eye movement (sleep). Deep sleep with rapid eye movements in which dreaming takes place. One of the five stages of sleep. During REM sleep, the eyes move rapidly while closed and dreams occur. REM sleep is the lightest stage of sleep, during which a person may...
