What is Radioactive seed - Meaning and definition

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Radioactive seed

A small, radioactive pellet that is placed in or near a tumor.
Cancer cells are killed by the energy given off as the radioactive material breaks down and becomes more stable

National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dictionary of cancer terms. Internet. Accessed January 24, 2011.

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