Optimal Biological Dose

Optimal Biological Dose

Optimal biological dose (OBD) refers to the quantity of a radiological or pharmacological treatment that will produce the desired effect with acceptable toxicity[1].

References

  1. ^ "A New "Target" for Chemotherapy?". NCI Cancer Bulletin. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/ncicancerbulletin/archive/2006/062706/page4. Retrieved 30 July 2010. 

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