Fraction

What does "Fraction" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the context of medicine, a fraction often refers to a part of a whole. For example, it can be used to describe a portion of a treatment, such as a dose of radiation in cancer therapy. It can also refer to a component of a sample, like a fraction of blood containing certain cells or substances. Essentially, it's a way of talking about a specific part of something larger in the medical field.

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