Implanting radioactive seed through tiny tubes directly into the tumor to give high doses of radiation to the tumor while reducing radiation exposure to the surrounding tissues is called

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Brachytherapy refers to the implantation of radioactive seed through tiny tubes directly into the tumor to give high doses of radiation to the tumor while reducing radiation exposure to the surrounding tissues. The word breaks down into the prefix brachy- meaning short, and the root -therapy meaning medical treatment.

Implanting Radioactive Seed Through Tiny Tubes Directly into the Tumor