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implant radiation therapy (... RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee)

 A type of radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumor. Also called brachytherapy, radiation brachytherapy, and internal radiation therapy.

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