actinotherapeutic
|ac-ti-no-the-ra-peu-tic|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/
(actinotherapy)
radiation treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinotherapeutic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' where 'aktis' meant 'ray' and 'therapeia' meant 'treatment.'
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' transformed into the modern English word 'actino-' and combined with 'therapeutic' to form 'actinotherapeutic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'treatment using rays,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the therapeutic use of radiation, especially ultraviolet light.
The actinotherapeutic treatment helped improve the patient's skin condition.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 18:51