brachytherapy
noun
brachy·ther·a·py ˌbra-ki-ˈther-ə-pē 
-ˈthe-rə-
: radiotherapy in which the source of radiation is placed (as by implantation) in or close to the area being treated
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Another form of brachytherapy involves inserting small metal rods that remain in the prostate for a couple of days while radiation is delivered into the prostate on an inpatient basis. 
Dr. Jared Heiner, idahostatesman, 19 Feb. 2018
Dr. Jared Heiner, idahostatesman, 19 Feb. 2018 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
brachytherapy
noun
brachy·ther·a·py -ˈther-ə-pē
plural brachytherapies
: radiotherapy in which the source of radiation is placed (as by implantation) in or close to the area being treated
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