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Fractionation sensitivity

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The dependence of the iso-effective radiation dose on the dose per fraction. Usually quantified by the α/β ratio – a high fractionation sensitivity is characterised by a low α/β ratio. (ICRP Publication 118, 2012)

ICRP Glossary entry - May 2019


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