Cancer Treatment Glossary

verb to expose to radiation, such as light or heat

• The food was irradiated to kill any harmful bacteria.
• They irradiated the package to make sure it's safe to eat.
• They zapped the food with radiation to make it safe.
• His words seemed to be irradiated with anger.

noun a medical condition in which a blood clot forms in a blood vessel

• Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood.
• My doctor said I need to be careful of thrombosis after my surgery.
• I heard that sitting for too long can cause thrombosis, so make sure to get up and move around.
• In a figurative sense, unresolved conflicts can lead to emotional thrombosis, blocking healthy communication.