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Definition of Radiosensitivity
1. Noun. Sensitivity to the action of radiant energy.
Generic synonyms: Sensibility, Sensitiveness, Sensitivity
Derivative terms: Photosensitive, Radiosensitive
Definition of Radiosensitivity
1. Noun. The relative sensitivity of cells or organisms to any form of radiation, but especially to the harmful effects of ionizing radiation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Radiosensitivity
1. The condition of being readily affected by radiant energy. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Radiosensitivity
Literary usage of Radiosensitivity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The inverse relationship previously found between interphase chromosome volume
and radiosensitivity for single 16-hour exposures was confirmed for chronic ..."
2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"Such an achievement is dependent upon several factors: (a) the radiosensitivity
of the tumor cell (lymphocytes, bone marrow cells, germ cells of ovary and ..."
3. Assessment of the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure by Brer, National Research Council (2005)
"... most sensitive to radiation and thus are the most vulnerable to radiation-induced
death and injury. The concept of radiosensitivity was formulated by ..."
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