radioembolism means A radiotherapy in which radioactive nanoparticles are injected into an artery and travel to an organ (typically the liver) where they settle. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.
Etymology
From radio- + embolism.
noun
- A radiotherapy in which radioactive nanoparticles are injected into an artery and travel to an organ (typically the liver) where they settle