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Lymphatic Irradiation

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Definition: External or interstitial irradiation to treat lymphomas (e.g., Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas) and lymph node metastases and also some autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.  ionizing; a radiother procedure: do not confuse with eff of rad on lymphatic system or lymph nodes (    Other names Radiotherapy, Lymphatic; Lymphoid Irradiation; Lymphatic Radiation Therapy; Therapies, Lymphatic Radiation; Radiotherapies, Lymphatic; Radiation Therapies, Lymphatic; Lymphoid Irradiations; Lymphatic Radiotherapies; Lymphatic Radiation Therapies; Lymphatic Irradiations; Irradiations, Lymphoid; Irradiations, Lymphatic; Therapy, Lymphatic Radiation; Radiation Therapy, Lymphatic; Lymphatic Radiotherapy; Irradiation, Lymphoid; Irradiation, Lymphatic

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