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radiotoxic

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ra·di·o·tox·ic  (rd--tksk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or being a radioactive substance that is toxic to living cells or tissues: the radiotoxic effects of radium on bone.
radi·o·tox·ici·ty (-tk-ss-t) n.
radiotoxic [ˌreɪdɪəʊˈtɒksɪk]
adj
(Medicine) of or denoting the toxic effects of radiation or radioactive substances
radiotoxic  (rd--tksk)
Relating to or being a radioactive substance that is toxic to living cells or tissues.
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