radiotherapy
noun
ra·dio·ther·a·py
ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈther-ə-pē 
: the treatment of disease with radiation (such as X-rays)
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Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Treatments vary but often use chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy, the last two of which O'Donnell mentioned.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024
The last phase of treatment was radiotherapy which also was one of the first treatments developed against cancer.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024
Wearing dentures Having poor oral hygiene Having a dry mouth due to a medical condition or medication
Smoking
Undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy cancer treatment
Is Oral Thrush an STI?
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Radiotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiotherapy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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radiotherapy
noun
ra·dio·ther·a·py
ˌrād-ē-ō-ˈther-ə-pē
plural radiotherapies
: the treatment of disease by means of radiation (as X-rays)
called also radiation therapy, radium therapy
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