Exposing tumors to X-rays or gamma rays is called:
A) palliative therapy
B) radiation therapy
C) radical surgery
D) radioactive implant
B
Explanation: Radiation therapy is exposing tumors to X-rays or gamma rays. Palliative therapy reduces symptoms, but does not produce a cure. Radical surgery is extensive surgery to remove as much tissue as possible. A radioactive implant embeds radioactive material into the tissue.
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