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radiotherapy

ra·di·o·ther·a·py [ ràydee ō thérrəpee ]

noun

Definition:

medical treatment using radiation: the treatment of disease using radiation X-rays or beta rays directed at the body from an external source or emitted by radioactive materials placed within the body

ra·di·o·ther·a·peu·tic [ ràydee ō thèrrə pytik ] adjective

ra·di·o·ther·a·pist [ ràydee ō thérrəpist ] noun