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hypofractionation (HY-poh-FRAK-shuh-NAY-shun)

 Radiation therapy that gives larger doses (fractions) of radiation in fewer treatment sessions and over a shorter period of time than standard radiation therapy. In hypofractionation, individual doses are usually given less often than the standard dose of once a day. Also called hypofractionated radiation therapy.

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