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radiosensitivity

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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.
radiosensitivity
radiosensibility. — radiosensitive, adj.
See also: Radiation
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Noun1.radiosensitivity - sensitivity to the action of radiant energy
photosensitivity
sensitivity, sensitiveness, sensibility - (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; "sensitivity to pain"
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