How to Pronounce Brachytherapy

To pronounce "brachytherapy", say BRACHYTH-er-apy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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BRACHYTH-er-apy

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"brachytherapy" has 3 syllables: brachyth-er-apy.

What does brachytherapy mean?

noun

  1. Radiotherapy using radioactive sources positioned within (or close to) the treatment volume.

Synonyms

curietherapyendocurietherapyinternal radiotherapysealed course radiotherapy

Related words

intracavitarybrachyintratheralendoresectiontransuranicindirectendotherapyextradural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brachytherapy"?▾

"Brachytherapy" has 3 syllables: brachyth · er · apy.

What does "brachytherapy" mean?▾

Brachytherapy: Radiotherapy using radioactive sources positioned within (or close to) the treatment volume.

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