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radiation therapy

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treatment using ionizing radiation to impede proliferation of malignant cells

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chemotherapy

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treatment using chemical agents

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stereotactic or stereotaxic radiosurgery

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radiation treatment using external radiation beams with the aid of a stereotactic frame and CT, MRI or angiography imaging

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stereotactic or stereotaxic frame

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mechanical device used to localize a point in space, targeting a precise site

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analgesic

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agent that relieves pain

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anticonvulsant

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agent that prevents or lessens convulsions

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hypnotic

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agent that induces sleep

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