Brachytherapy

Pronunciation

BRA-kee-THAYR-uh-pee

Definition

A procedure in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumor. Also called internal radiation, implant radiation, or interstitial radiation therapy.

Source

Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)


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