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seeding

Definition: Brachytherapy; the implantation of radioactive seeds or pellets (may also be called ''capsules'') which emit low energy radiation in order to kill surrounding tissue, e.g., the prostate, including prostate cancer cells. Also known as ''seed implantation'' or ''SI''.

For more information: See photo of sample seeds is at Phoenix5.


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