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Radiobiology is a science concerned with the action of ionizing radiation on biologic systems and living organisms. It is the combination of two disciplines, radiation physics and biology. This chapter will cover the response of normal tissue and tumors to radiation along with basic concepts related to radiobiology.

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  1. Clinical Applications, Sensus Healthcare, 851 Broken Sound Parkway NW #215, Boca Raton, FL, 33487, USA

    Kenneth F. Morse CMD

  2. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1858 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA, 16509-1025, USA

    Christopher M. Wolfe BS, PA-C

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Correspondence to Kenneth F. Morse CMD .

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  1. Florida State University College of Medi, Division of Dermatology, Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee, Riggins Road 1707, Tallahassee, 32308, Florida, USA

    Armand B. Cognetta Jr.

  2. College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida, 2000 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, 32610, Florida, USA

    William M. Mendenhall

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Morse, K.F., Wolfe, C.M. (2013). Radiobiology. In: Cognetta Jr., A., Mendenhall, W. (eds) Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6986-5_2

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