radiation therapy

noun

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Former President Joe Biden has finished a round of radiation therapy in his treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson told CNN. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 Former President Joe Biden finished his first round of radiation therapy for aggressive prostate cancer on Monday. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025 What To Know Earlier this month, Biden, who will be 83 in November, began a five-week course of radiation therapy as part of his ongoing treatment plan. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025 Former President Joe Biden has completed his current course of radiation therapy, a spokesperson told ABC News on Monday. Claire Brinberg, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiation therapy

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First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radiation therapy was in 1922

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“Radiation therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiation%20therapy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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radiation therapy

noun

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