radiation therapy

noun

: radiotherapy

Examples of radiation therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dyes could also help cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, who need small tattoos so doctors can guide the beams. — ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

Risk factors include a family history of breast cancer and previous radiation therapy, particularly to the chest. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

In my specialty of head and neck cancers, many patients undergo a grueling five to seven weeks of radiation therapy, often in addition to chemotherapy. — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026

PhotoTat can have additional practical applications, including for medical tattoos like those done on cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for radiation therapy

• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy
• radiotherapy
• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy

Medical Definition

radiation therapy

noun

: radiotherapy