Definition

A medical procedure that uses focused radiation to treat or destroy diseased tissue, such as tumors, without the need for traditional surgery.

Example

The doctor recommended radiosurgery as a less invasive option for treating the tumor.

Conversation

Have you heard about radiosurgery for treating tumors?

Yeah, I read that it's less invasive than traditional surgery.

It's amazing how they can target the tissue so precisely without cutting.

Exactly! It sounds like a great option for many patients.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiosurgery → It is formed from "radio-" (from Latin "radius", meaning ray) and "surgery" (from Greek "cheirourgia", meaning hand work or manual operation). The term refers to a surgical procedure that uses radiation rays to treat conditions, particularly tumors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio-') being used in a 'manual operation' ('surgery') to treat medical conditions.

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