Boron Neutron Capture Therapy

**Definition:** A technique for the treatment of neoplasms, especially gliomas and melanomas in which boron-10, an isotope, is introduced into the target cells followed by irradiation with thermal neutrons.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.815.722.500.100

**Synonyms:** - Boron-Neutron Capture Therapy - Neutron Capture Therapy, Boron - Therapy, Boron Neutron Capture