| radiation simulation | definition: procedure performed before starting radiation therapy in which X rays are taken to locate the precise area of the body to be treated. After the area is found, it is marked on the skin with semi-permanent ink to ensure that the radiation is always delivered to the same location. (en) number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term |
| simulación | definition: procedimiento efectuado antes de iniciar la radioterapia y que consiste en la toma de radiografías para localizar el área del cuerpo que hay que tratar. Después de encontrarla, se marca con tinta para asegurar que la radioterapia siempre se administrará en el mismo sitio. (es) gender: feminine number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term |