Radio
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy (pronounced ray-dee-oh-ther-uh-pee), also known as radiation therapy, is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
Etymology
The term "radiotherapy" originates from the Latin radius, meaning "ray", and the Greek therapeia, meaning "curing, healing".
Related Terms
- Oncology: The study of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist.
- Radiation: The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.
- Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
Radio Diagnosis
Radio diagnosis (pronounced ray-dee-oh-die-ag-nuh-sis) is the branch of medicine that deals with the use of radiation, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging in medical diagnosis.
Etymology
The term "radio diagnosis" is derived from the Latin radius, meaning "ray", and the Greek diagnosis, meaning "distinguishing, discerning".
Related Terms
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Ultrasound: Sound or other vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, particularly as used in medical imaging.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radio
- Wikipedia's article - Radio
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