radiation / irradiation
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radiation therapy
A medical treatment method in which ionizing radiation (e.g., X-rays) is used in a targeted way to destroy diseased tissue, especially cancer cells.
Nach der Operation musste der Patient zur Bestrahlung, um verbliebene Tumorzellen zu bekämpfen.
After the operation, the patient had to go for radiation therapy to fight remaining tumor cells.
exposure to radiation
The action of rays of any kind (e.g., light, heat, radioactive radiation) on a body or substance.
Die intensive Bestrahlung durch die Sonne kann zu Hautschäden führen.
Intense exposure to radiation from the sun can lead to skin damage.
food irradiation
A method of preserving food in which it is exposed to ionizing radiation in order to kill germs and extend its shelf life.
Die Bestrahlung von Gewürzen ist in der EU unter strengen Auflagen erlaubt.
The irradiation of spices is permitted in the EU under strict conditions.
The word is formed from 'der Strahl' (ray, beam) and the prefix 'be-'. It describes the process in which something is deliberately exposed to rays. The ending '-ung' makes it a feminine noun.
Die Bestrahlung mit UV-Licht wird zur Desinfektion von Oberflächen genutzt.
Irradiation with UV light is used to disinfect surfaces.
You can almost always recognize the exact meaning of 'Bestrahlung' (radiation/irradiation) from the context. Terms like 'Krebs' (cancer) or 'Patient' (patient) point to the medical treatment, 'Sonne' (sun) to exposure to light, and 'Lebensmittel' (food) to preservation.
Die Ärztin erklärte dem Patienten die Risiken der Bestrahlung.
The doctor explained the risks of radiation therapy to the patient.
In the medical field, 'Bestrahlung' (radiation therapy) is often used with verbs such as 'bekommen' (to get), 'erhalten' (to receive), or the phrase 'sich einer Bestrahlung unterziehen' (to undergo radiation therapy). People also speak of 'Bestrahlungstherapie' (radiation therapy).
Er muss sich nach der Operation einer Bestrahlung unterziehen.
He has to undergo radiation therapy after the operation.
radiation
In medical treatment, Strahlung refers to the energy being used. Bestrahlung is the targeted treatment in which this radiation is directed at diseased tissue. Strahlung is therefore used for the means, while Bestrahlung is used for the treatment process.
Die Bestrahlung des Tumors beginnt am Montag.
The tumor’s radiation therapy begins on Monday.
Bei der Behandlung wird die Strahlung genau auf den Tumor gerichtet.
During the treatment, the radiation is directed precisely at the tumor.
