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radiotherapy
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ʁɐdjutɨɾɐˈpiɐ/ra·di·o·te·ra·pi·a
Definition
1Medical treatment that uses ionizing radiation (usually X-rays or other sources) to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors.
Usage examples
“The oncologist recommended a course of radiotherapy after surgery.”
“Radiotherapy can cause fatigue as a side effect.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
radiotherapy sessionradiotherapy treatmentexternal beam radiotherapyside effects of radiotherapy