intensity modulated radiation therapy


in·ten·si·ty mod·u·lat·ed ra·di·a·tion ther·a·py

(IMRT) (in-ten'si-tē moj'yū-lā-tĕd rā'dē-ā'shŭn thār'ă-pē) A technique in which the intensity of the beam is regulated to allow an increased dose to the tumor volume while reducing the dose to normal tissue; uses inverse treatment planning.