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What is

systemic radiation therapy

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Pronunciation: /sɪˈstɛmɪk ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi/

systemic radiation therapy

Definition

A type of radiation therapy in which a radioactive substance, such as radioactive iodine or a radioactively labeled monoclonal antibody, is swallowed or injected into the body and travels through the blood, locating and killing tumor cells.