LET-based Relative Biological Effectiveness

Preferred Label : LET-based Relative Biological Effectiveness;

NCIt related terms : LET based;

NCIt definition : The use of linear energy transfer (LET) as a surrogate measure of the relative biological effectiveness (RBE). In general, the extent of the biological effect increases with the increasing LET of the radiation.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1912491;

Details

Origin ID

C192306;

UMLS CUI

C5785068;

Semantic type(s)
- Qualitative Concept [UMLS semantic type]
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- Operational Ontology for Radiation Oncology Prostate Cancer Terminology [NCIt concept]

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