radiotherapy
nounfemininetécnico/ʁɐdjutɨɾɐˈpiɐ/low
ra·di·o·te·ra·pi·a
Definition
Medical treatment that uses ionizing radiation (usually X-rays or other sources) to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors.
The oncologist recommended a course of radiotherapy after surgery.
Radiotherapy can cause fatigue as a side effect.
Common collocations
radiotherapy sessionradiotherapy treatmentexternal beam radiotherapyside effects of radiotherapy
Etymology
Do inglês 'radiotherapy', de 'radio-' (radiação) + 'therapy' (terapia).