radiosensitive
adjective
ra·dio·sen·si·tive
ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈsen(t)-sə-tiv 
-ˈsen(t)-stiv
: sensitive to the effects of radiant energy
radiosensitive cancer cells
Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near radiosensitive
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“Radiosensitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiosensitive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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radiosensitive
adjective
ra·dio·sen·si·tive
ˌrād-ē-ō-ˈsen(t)-sət-iv, -ˈsen(t)-stiv
: sensitive to the effects of radiant energy
radiosensitive cancer cells
compare radioresistant
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