radiotherapist
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- noun
- /ˌreɪdiəʊˈθɛrəpɪst/
- UK
- The radiotherapist explained the treatment plan using X-rays to help the patient understand what to expect.
- radiotherapist and oncologist
Examples
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The protocol was agreed upon by members of the Scottish Cancer Trials Breast Group and circulated, with a request for collaboration, to all surgeons, radiotherapists, and medical oncologists working in Scotland.
Academic text (2000) -
We thank the radiotherapists and pathologists who worked with the participating surgeons, Colin McArdle, and Irving Taylor for their help in the preparation of this report.
Academic text (1996) -
Small but significant advances have been made in the management of breast cancer by multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, radiotherapists, oncologists, breast-care nurse counselors, and support staff.
Academic text (1993) -
After the diagnosis, the patient felt relieved to meet with the radiotherapist who specialized in her type of cancer.
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During the consultation, the radiotherapist discussed the benefits and risks of using radioactive substances in the treatment.
Surface Forms
Morphology
radiotherapist = radiotherapy (transparent) = radio + therap + ist
The term 'radiotherapist' is clearly derived from 'radiotherapy' with the addition of the suffix '-ist' to denote a specialist.
Etymology
Radiotherapist comes from radio- meaning 'ray' or 'beam', as in the words radio and radiant, and -therapist meaning 'one who treats'. So a radiotherapist is a medical specialist who uses rays like X-rays to treat disease.