ra·dio·pro·tec·tive
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Definition of radioprotective
: serving to protect or aiding in protecting against the injurious effect of radiations
radioprotective drugs
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radioprotection
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ˌrā-dē-ō-prə-ˈtek-shən
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noun
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“Radioprotective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radioprotective. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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ra·dio·pro·tec·tive
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Medical Definition of radioprotective
: serving to protect or aiding in protecting against the injurious effect of radiations
radioprotective drugs
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radioprotection
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-ˈtek-shən
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noun
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