Radiotherapy (Noun)
Meaning
(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The oncologist recommended radiotherapy to shrink the tumor before surgery.
- Radiotherapy is often used in combination with chemotherapy and surgery to treat cancer.
- The patient underwent radiotherapy sessions five days a week for several weeks.
- Radiotherapy can cause side effects such as fatigue, hair loss, and skin irritation.
- The doctor explained the benefits and risks of radiotherapy as a treatment option for the patient's type of cancer.