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What is

intracavitary radiation therapy

?

Pronunciation: /intracavitary* ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈθɛrəpi/

intracavitary radiation therapy

Definition

A type of internal radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into a body cavity such as the chest cavity or the vagina.