Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Giving radiation in small, repeated doses

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Fractionation is the terminology for giving radiation in small, repeated doses.

Answer: A
 External beam radiation is a type of radiation therapy that delivers radiation from a machine outside the body to the targeted cancerous area.

Answer: C
 Genetic screening involves examining an individual's DNA to identify changes or mutations.

Answer: D
 Grading of tumors is the process of evaluating the characteristics and the level of abnormal cells in the biopsy.

Answer: E
 Gray (Gy) is the unit used to measure radiation therapy dose.

Answer: F
 Irradiation is the exposure of cells or living tissues to radiation.

Answer: G
 Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the primary site to other parts of the body.

Answer: H
 Mitosis is the process of cell division during which one cell divides into two identical cells.

Answer: I
 Modality refers to the different types of treatment options available for cancer such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.

Answer: J
 Morbidity refers to the negative effects or complications caused by a disease or medical treatment.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions