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brachytherapy
This term describes a highly localized medical intervention, contrasting with external beam radiation which targets the body from the outside. The focus is on precision and the minimization of damage to surrounding healthy tissue by placing the radiation source directly within the tumor.
As a specialized medical term, it is used almost exclusively in clinical, oncological, or surgical contexts. It carries a neutral, technical connotation and is typically discussed in the context of treatment plans or patient outcomes in oncology.
Meanings
Examples
The oncologist recommended brachytherapy to target the tumor more precisely.
I wonder if brachytherapy will have fewer side effects than external radiation.
Brachytherapy involves placing radioactive seeds directly into the prostate.
Brachytherapy involves placing radioactive seeds directly into the prostate.
We will use brachytherapy for the remaining malignant cells.
The patient underwent a successful course of brachytherapy last month.
Is brachytherapy a permanent implant or a temporary one?
High dose rate brachytherapy allows for shorter treatment times.
The medical team decided that brachytherapy was the best option for this specific stage of cancer.