NCIt definition : A non-surgical procedure that was developed to deliver one or several maximum dose
targeted radiation treatments for cancers in the brain or spine.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position
the patient and precisely give a single large dose of radiation to a tumor. It is
used to treat brain tumors and other brain disorders that cannot be treated by regular
surgery. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044464; CDR0000044453; CDR0000044463; CDR0000046701; CDR0000562684;