CEFR B2

radiation therapy

noun

Meaning

Medical treatment that uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors.

Examples

The patient completed six weeks of radiation therapy to ensure the cancer was fully eradicated.
Side effects of radiation therapy can include skin irritation and significant fatigue.

Synonyms: radiotherapy, radiation

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radiation therapy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi

Definition

Medical treatment that uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors.

Examples

The patient completed six weeks of radiation therapy to ensure the cancer was fully eradicated.
Side effects of radiation therapy can include skin irritation and significant fatigue.

Synonyms of radiation therapy

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