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radiation therapy

[/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: radiation therapies
radioterapia
1. A medical treatment that uses ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
The patient underwent radiation therapy for six weeks to treat her breast cancer.
A paciente foi submetida a radioterapia durante seis semanas para tratar seu câncer de mama.
2. A form of cancer treatment where high-energy particles or waves are used to damage or destroy malignant cells
Radiation therapy is often combined with chemotherapy for more effective results.
A radioterapia é frequentemente combinada com quimioterapia para resultados mais eficazes.
Synonyms
radiotherapyradiation treatmentirradiation therapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
radioterapia
Most common term used in Brazilian medical practice
Portugal
radioterapia
Standard medical terminology in Portugal
General Brazilian
terapia de radiação
Less common literal translation, rarely used in medical settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

undergo radiation therapy
receive radiation therapy
radiation therapy treatment plan
side effects of radiation therapy
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