fractionation

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[fractionate]

1. In radiation therapy, the process of spreading the total required treatment dose over an extended period.
2. In chemistry, the separation of a mixture into its components, usually to isolate a particular substance for use or study.

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[fractionate]

1. In radiation therapy, the process of spreading the total required treatment dose over an extended period.
2. In chemistry, the separation of a mixture into its components, usually to isolate a particular substance for use or study.

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