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Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > radiotherapy > brachytherapy
Preferred Term:

brachytherapy

Definition:
A collective term for interstitial, intracavity, and surface radiotherapy. It uses small sealed or partly-sealed sources that may be placed on or near the body surface or within a natural body cavity or implanted directly into the tissues.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
radiotherapy
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • radioisotope brachytherapy
  • radioisotope plaque therapy
  • interstitial radiotherapy
  • implant radiotherapy
  • curietherapy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/333481
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