Definition
The site or region of the body where radiotherapy is administered.
Radiotherapy is the treatment of disease by means of ionizing radiation.
Comments
Guide for use:
An example is administrating radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer; the primary site, regional or distant sites of cancer may be targeted for treatment.
References
Dorland I, Newman WA 2003. Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary (30th edn). Philadelphia: Saunders p1564
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