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radiosensitive

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ra·di·o·sen·si·tive  (rd--sns-tv)
adj.
Sensitive to the action of radiation. Used especially of living structures.
radi·o·sensi·tivi·ty n.
radiosensitive [ˌreɪdɪəʊˈsɛnsɪtɪv]
adj
(Physics / General Physics) affected by or sensitive to radiation
radiosensitively  adv
radiosensitivity  n
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Adj.1.radiosensitive - sensitive to radiation; "radiosensitive cancer cells can be treated with radiotherapy"
sensitive - responsive to physical stimuli; "a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch"; "a sensitive voltmeter"; "sensitive skin"; "sensitive to light"
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