hypofractionated radiation therapy

(HY-poh-FRAK-shuh-NAYT-ed RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) Radiation therapy that gives larger doses (fractions) of radiation in fewer treatment sessions and over a shorter period of time than standard radiation therapy. In hypofractionated radiation therapy, individual doses are usually given less often than the standard dose of once a day. Also called hypofractionation.