Difference between revisions of "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]]. | + | 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]]. |
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Latest revision as of 14:26, 7 September 2021
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.
(Adapted from ICRP Publication 118, 2012)
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