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radiotherapy

Pronunciation: /ˌreɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈθɛrəpi/

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Definition of radiotherapy

noun

[mass noun]

the treatment of disease, especially cancer, using X-rays or similar forms of radiation.

Derivatives

radiotherapeutic
radiotherapist

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Definition of radiotherapy in the US English dictionary

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kempt

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adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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radiotherapy

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radiotherapeutic

radiotherapist

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