Encyclopedia of Cancer

2011 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

γ-irradiation

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_3149

Definition

Gamma-irradiation (γ-IR) is a treatment used to kill cancer cells by exposure to ionizing radiation.

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