word
brachytherapy
brak-ee-THER-ah-pee
ˌbrækiˈθɛrəpiListen
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brachytherapy
Dictionary meaning
a form of radiation therapy in which radioactive seeds or sources are placed directly inside or adjacent to the tumor; allows delivery of high radiation doses to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue; commonly used for prostate, cervical, and breast cancers
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