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Radiotherapy

🇬🇧 UK //ˌreɪ.dɪ.oʊˈθer.ə.pi// 🇺🇸 US //ˌreɪ.dɪ.oʊˈθer.ə.pi//

Meaning of Radiotherapy

Treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.

In simple words: A treatment using radiation to kill cancer cells.

Radiotherapy in a sentence

• The doctor recommended radiotherapy to treat the patient's cancer.
• After surgery, she underwent radiotherapy to ensure all cancer cells were eliminated.
• He felt tired after the sessions of radiotherapy, which is a common side effect.
• Radiotherapy can often be combined with chemotherapy for better results.
• Patients might experience skin irritation after radiotherapy treatments.

How to use Radiotherapy

Commonly used in medical contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations. Always refer to it when discussing cancer treatment.

Grammar pattern

use + radiotherapy + as an uncountable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'radio' waves targeting tumors like a beam of light.

Related words

Collocations with Radiotherapy

• administration of radiotherapy
• course of radiotherapy
• side effects of radiotherapy

Synonyms for Radiotherapy

• radiation therapy
• radiation treatment
• radiation oncology

Common mistakes with Radiotherapy

• Confused with chemotherapy, which is a different treatment.
• Omitting the word 'radiotherapy' when discussing cancer treatments.
• Using the term incorrectly in non-medical contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Radiotherapy

What does Radiotherapy mean?

A treatment using radiation to kill cancer cells.

What is the definition of Radiotherapy?

Treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.

How do you use Radiotherapy in a sentence?

The doctor recommended radiotherapy to treat the patient's cancer.

Can you give another example of Radiotherapy?

After surgery, she underwent radiotherapy to ensure all cancer cells were eliminated.

What are synonyms for Radiotherapy?

Common alternatives include radiation therapy, radiation treatment, radiation oncology.

What words go with Radiotherapy?

It commonly pairs with administration of radiotherapy, course of radiotherapy, side effects of radiotherapy.

What are common mistakes when using Radiotherapy?

Confused with chemotherapy, which is a different treatment. Omitting the word 'radiotherapy' when discussing cancer treatments. Using the term incorrectly in non-medical contexts.

How do you pronounce Radiotherapy?

US: //ˌreɪ.dɪ.oʊˈθer.ə.pi//, UK: //ˌreɪ.dɪ.oʊˈθer.ə.pi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Radiotherapy formal or informal?

"Radiotherapy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Radiotherapy?

Commonly used in medical contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations. Always refer to it when discussing cancer treatment.