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teletherapy

noun

tele·​ther·​a·​py ˌtel-ə-ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce teletherapy (audio)
plural teletherapies
: the treatment of diseased tissue with high-intensity radiation (as gamma rays from radioactive cobalt)

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“Teletherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/teletherapy. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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