Concept information
Preferred term
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Boron-Neutron Capture Therapy
- Neutron Capture Therapy, Boron
- Therapy, Boron Neutron Capture
- Therapy, Boron-Neutron Capture
Note
- coordinate with disease /radiother
Scope note
- A technique for the treatment of neoplasms, especially gliomas and melanomas in which boron-10, an isotope, is introduced into the target cells followed by irradiation with thermal neutrons.
History note
- 93
In other languages
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Finnish
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boori-neutronikaappaus
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boori-neutronikaappausterapia
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boorineutronikaappaushoito
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boorineutronikaappausterapia
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Swedish
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BNCT-strålbehandling
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016754
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