Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cranial Irradiation

The exposure of the head to roentgen rays or other forms of radioactivity for therapeutic or preventive purposes.

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Abstract

The exposure of the head to roentgen rays or other forms of radioactivity for therapeutic or preventive purposes.

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3 entry terms
  • Cranial Irradiations
  • Irradiation, Cranial
  • Irradiations, Cranial

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E02w.815w.190

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cranial Irradiation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016371. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016371
  2. Cranial Irradiation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72138330