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radiotherapy

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ʁɐdjutɨɾɐˈpiɐ/ra·di·o·te·ra·pi·a

Definition

1

Medical 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.

Common combinations

radiotherapy sessionradiotherapy treatmentexternal beam radiotherapyside effects of radiotherapy