The use of a drug that makes tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
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The use of chemotherapy or other agents which increase the sensitivity of tissue to the effects or radiation therapy, usually by inhibiting cellular repair or increasing the percentage of cells in mitotic phases of the growth cycle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: rā′dē-ō-sen′sĭ-tĭ-zā′shun Definitions: 1. The use of chemotherapy or other agents that increase the sensitivity of tissue to the effects or radiation therapy, usually by inhibiting cellular repair or increasing the percentage of cells in mitotic phases of the growth cycle.
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