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brachytherapy

noun/ˌbrækiˈθerəpi/

C2CEFR level
92/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Radiotherapy delivered by placing a radioactive source within or close to the tumour.

Prostate brachytherapy implants radioactive seeds directly into the gland, sparing surrounding tissue.

Topic: Oncology in Medical English

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