brachy·ther·a·py
| \ ˌbra-ki-ˈther-ə-pē
, -ˈthe-rə- \
, -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
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brachytherapy
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brachy·ther·a·py
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plural brachytherapies
Medical Definition of brachytherapy
: radiotherapy in which the source of radiation is placed (as by implantation) in or close to the area being treated
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The first known use of brachytherapy was in 1954
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