Radiotherapy
Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊˈθɛɹəpi/
Radiotherapy (noun)
- Medical treatment that uses controlled radiation to destroy or slow harmful cells in the body.
- A planned series of radiation sessions given over days or weeks as part of a patient’s care plan.
Examples
- Radiotherapy treats cancer using carefully targeted radiation.
- The hospital provides radiotherapy for cancer patients.