A medical device that holds radioactive material in place during brachytherapy (internal radiation treatment) of the vagina or cervix for cancer.
From Greek 'kolpos' (vagina) + 'stat' (from Latin 'stare,' meaning to stand/place). This device was developed in the early 20th century as radiation therapy technology advanced.
A colpostat is essentially a placeholder for radiation—it lets doctors deliver deadly radiation precisely where cancer is without damaging healthy tissue, representing a crucial evolution in cancer treatment technology.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.