As a noun radiotherapy
is the therapeutic use of ionizing radiation, almost exclusively used for the treatment of malignant disease.
As an adjective radiotherapeutic is
pertaining to radiotherapy.
radiotherapy
Noun
(radiotherapies)
The therapeutic use of ionizing radiation, almost exclusively used for the treatment of malignant disease.
Synonyms
* radiation therapy
Derived terms
* radiotherapist
See also
* brachytherapy
* teletherapy
* Roentgentherapy
* chemotherapy