radiation therapy

noun

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What is proton therapy Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that more precisely delivers radiation doses to tumors. Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024 Sounds too good to be true? Associate degrees in fields such as radiation therapy, air traffic control, dental hygiene, and even nuclear technology and manufacturing, can lead to lucrative careers with salaries in excess of $100,000, per analysis of jobs on Salary.com. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Treatment for the diagnosis can include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024 GoFundMe entries written by Lund and Janet Weiss explain that Lund has undergone a lumpectomy and radiation therapy, and will soon begin endocrine therapy. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for radiation therapy 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radiation therapy was in 1922

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“Radiation therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiation%20therapy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

radiation therapy

noun

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