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Oncologic Radiology Glossary

100 terms total — 5 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

RTOG criteria RTOG

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Radiation Therapy Oncology Group grading system for radiation-induced normal tissue toxicity and late effects.

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brachytherapy

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Radiation therapy technique involving placement of radioactive sources directly into or adjacent to tumor tissue for loc...

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ground-glass opacity

Intermediate Technical IVT

A hazy lung abnormality on CT imaging that preserves visibility of underlying vessels and bronchi.

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Minimum Detectable Activity

Advanced Technical IVT

Lowest activity level that can be reliably detected by a nuclear medicine imaging system.

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PACS

Intermediate Technical IVT

Picture Archiving and Communication System; a digital system for storing, retrieving, and distributing medical images ac...

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skin spacing

Intermediate Technical IVT

The distance between the patient's skin surface and the radiation beam entry point, affecting dose to superficial tissue...

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