brachytherapy

noun brachy·ther·a·py \ˌbra-ki-ˈther-ə-pē, -ˈthe-rə-\

Definition of BRACHYTHERAPY

: radiotherapy in which the source of radiation is placed (as by implantation) in or close to the area being treated

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1954

Medical Dictionary

noun brachy·ther·a·py \-ˈther-ə-pē\

plural brachy·ther·a·pies

: radiotherapy in which the source of radiation is placed (as by implantation) in or close to the area being treated

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