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Repopulation

is the slowest process and is of significance only below 1

Gy/min

Important in early reactions

not occurring in late responding NT during the 6-7 weeks

irradiation,

little effect in tumours for TT < 3 - 4 weeks,

past this period, accelerated repopulation of fast-growing

tumours can be observed