Radiotherapy Meaning
/ˈreɪdiˌoʊˈθɛrəpi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSynonym of radiation therapy.
Sentence Examples
Her first course of treatment was radiotherapy.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After surgery, the cancer patient will receive ____ to kill remaining cells.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The oncologist recommended ____ to shrink the tumor before considering surgical removal.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Latin radiusder. English radio- Proto-Indo-European *treb-der.? Ancient Greek θερᾰ́πων (therắpōn) Ancient Greek -εύς (-eús) Ancient Greek -εύω (-eúō) Ancient Greek θεραπεύω (therapeúō) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ία (-ía) Ancient Greek θεραπεία (therapeía)bor. New Latin therapīabor. English therapy English radiotherapy From radio- + therapy.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After surgery, the cancer patient will receive ____ to kill remaining cells.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The oncologist recommended ____ to shrink the tumor before considering surgical removal.