Organ at risk
An organ that may be damaged during exposure to radiation. OAR most frequently refers to healthy organs located in the radiation field during radiotherapy.
(ICRP Publication 127, 2014)
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An organ that may be damaged during exposure to radiation. OAR most frequently refers to healthy organs located in the radiation field during radiotherapy.
(ICRP Publication 127, 2014)
Return to Glossary