radiotherapeutic
|ra-di-o-ther-a-peu-tic|
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/ˌreɪdioʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/
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/ˌreɪdiəʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/
radiation therapy-related
Etymology
'radiotherapeutic' originates from the combination of 'radio-' meaning 'radiation' and 'therapeutic' meaning 'relating to the healing of disease'.
'radiotherapeutic' evolved from the combination of the words 'radio' and 'therapeutic' in the 20th century as medical technology advanced.
Initially, it meant 'relating to radiation therapy', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the use of radiation therapy in the treatment of disease, especially cancer.
The radiotherapeutic approach was effective in reducing the tumor size.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 07:29