mean marrow dose
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mean marrow dose
Abbreviation: MMDAn estimated measure of average radiation exposure given to the blood-forming progenitor cells of the bone marrow, e.g., in whole body radiation treatment. The percentage of active bone marrow in the useful beam is multiplied by the average absorbed dose.
See also: dose
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