radiosensitive

adjective

ra·​dio·​sen·​si·​tive ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈsen(t)-sə-tiv How to pronounce radiosensitive (audio)
-ˈsen(t)-stiv
: sensitive to the effects of radiant energy
radiosensitive cancer cells

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of radiosensitive was in 1920

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Cite this Entry

“Radiosensitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiosensitive. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

radiosensitive

adjective
ra·​dio·​sen·​si·​tive ˌrād-ē-ō-ˈsen(t)-sət-iv, -ˈsen(t)-stiv How to pronounce radiosensitive (audio)
: sensitive to the effects of radiant energy
radiosensitive cancer cells
compare radioresistant
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