radioprotective

adjective

ra·​dio·​pro·​tec·​tive ˌrā-dē-ō-prə-ˈtek-tiv How to pronounce radioprotective (audio)
: serving to protect or aiding in protecting against the injurious effect of radiations
radioprotective drugs
radioprotection noun

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of radioprotective was in 1955

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Cite this Entry

“Radioprotective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radioprotective. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

radioprotective

adjective
ra·​dio·​pro·​tec·​tive -prə-ˈtek-tiv How to pronounce radioprotective (audio)
: serving to protect or aiding in protecting against the injurious effect of radiations
radioprotective drugs
radioprotection noun
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