Radiation Therapy

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noun a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge found in the nucleus of an atom

  • The proton is a subatomic particle with a positive electric charge.
  • The doctor explained that the proton therapy is a type of radiation treatment.
  • I heard that the new energy drink is supposed to give you the energy of a proton!
  • Her positive attitude is like a proton, always attracting good things to her life.

noun a medical treatment using X-rays or other forms of radiation

  • Roentgenotherapy is a medical treatment that uses X-rays to treat various conditions such as cancer.
  • My aunt underwent roentgenotherapy for her tumor.
  • I heard roentgenotherapy can be quite intense.
  • Sometimes we need roentgenotherapy for our minds to see things more clearly.

noun the process of emitting energy in the form of waves or particles

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  • The radiation emitted by the sun is essential for sustaining life on Earth.
  • I heard that too much radiation exposure can be harmful to your health.
  • Dude, that tanning bed gives off so much radiation, it's crazy.
  • The artist's work exudes a unique radiation that captivates viewers.