Blood irradiation therapy
Blood Irradiation Therapy
Blood irradiation therapy (pronounced as: bluhd ih-rad-ee-ey-shuhn ther-uh-pee) is a medical treatment that involves exposing the blood to low levels of radiation. This therapy is primarily used to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients who are undergoing bone marrow transplants.
Etymology
The term "blood irradiation therapy" is derived from three words: "blood", which is the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, "irradiation", which means exposing something to radiation, and "therapy", which refers to the treatment of disease.
Procedure
In blood irradiation therapy, the patient's blood is drawn out, exposed to a controlled amount of radiation, and then re-infused back into the patient. The radiation is used to kill or modify certain cells in the blood, particularly T cells, which can cause GVHD if they are not properly controlled.
Uses
Blood irradiation therapy is most commonly used in the context of bone marrow transplants, where it can help to prevent GVHD. However, it may also be used in other situations where it is necessary to control the activity of T cells or other components of the blood.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood irradiation therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Blood irradiation therapy
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