Treating disease by the use of ionizing radiation is also known as:
A)radiotherapy.
B)cobalt treatment.
C)radiation therapy.
D)all of the above.

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All of the above options are correct and refer to the use of ionizing radiation to treat disease. Radiotherapy is a common term, while cobalt treatment specifically refers to the use of a cobalt machine to generate ionizing radiation. Radiation therapy is a broad term that encompasses the use of various forms of ionizing radiation for treatment.

Treating Disease by the Use of Ionizing Radiation Is Also