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Definition of radi-

1 : radiant energy : radiation radioactive radiopaque

2 : radioactive radioelement

3 : radium : X-rays radiotherapy

4 : radioactive isotopes especially as produced artificially radiocarbon

5 : radio radiotelegraphy

6 : radius bone radio-ulna

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“Radi-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radi-. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.

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