| radiosensitizer |
A drug that makes tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
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| radiofrequency ablation |
The use of electrodes to heat and destroy abnormal tissue.
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| radiopharmaceutical |
A drug containing a radioactive substance that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and in pain management of bone metastases. Also called a radioactive drug.
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| radiosurgery |
A radiation therapy technique that delivers radiation directly to the tumor while sparing the healthy tissue. Also called radiation surgery and stereotactic external beam irradiation.
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| radioisotopic culture |
a bacterial culture in a medium containing 1 4 C-labeled carbohydrate. Metabolism is detected by the release of 1 4 CO 2 , offering earlier detection of growth than do conventional methods.
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