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brachytherapy

/ˈbrækiθɛrəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does brachytherapy mean?

noun

A form of radiotherapy where a small radioactive source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment, to destroy cancer cells.

Example

"The doctor recommended brachytherapy to treat the patient's prostate cancer."

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