radiosensitivity
radiosensitivity · radiosensitivities
The relative sensitivity of cells or organisms to any form of radiation, but…The relative sensitivity of cells or organisms to any form of radiation, but especially to the harmful effects of ionizing radiation
Meaning
1 sensesThe relative sensitivity of cells or organisms to any form of radiation, but especially to the harmful effects of ionizing radiation
More definitions
- sensitivity to the action of radiant energy
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From radio- + sensitivity.From radio- + sensitivity.
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Forms
plural: radiosensitivities| Singular | radiosensitivity |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- sensitivity to the action of radiant energy:photosensitivity
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedchemoradiosensitivity