| ARD | absolute reaction of degeneration; acute radiation disease; acute respiratory disease; adult respira... |
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| BEAR | biological effects of atomic radiation |
| BEIR | biological effects of ionizing radiation |
| CRE | cumulative radiation effect; cyclic adenosine monophosphate-response element |
| 3-DRTP | three dimensional radiation treatment planning |
| foreign protein therapy | The injection of a foreign protein to induce fever as a means of treating certain diseases. Synonym: foreign protein therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| functional orthodontic therapy | Utilization of muscle forces to effect changes in jaw position and tooth alignment by removable appliances. Synonym: functional orthodontic therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local therapy | Treatment that affects cells in the tumour and the area close to it. (16 Dec 1997) |