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Definition of Radiomimetic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Radiomimetic

1. Imitating the biologic effects of radiation, as in the case of chemicals such as nitrogen mustards. Origin: radio-+ G. Mimetikos, imitative (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Radiomimetic

Literary usage of Radiomimetic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"That is, exposure of cells to low doses of radiomimetic chemicals, alkylating agents, cross-linking agents, or ionizing radiations all could lead to a ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Only very young animals, fetal or newborn, are inoculated; x-irradiation and radiomimetic drugs are given before and after inoculation. ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Lymphocytes from 46 previously untreated head and neck cancer patients were cultured in vitro and exposed to the radiomimetic clastogen, bleomycin. ..."

4. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"This condition is not due to thiaminase, but to an agent with radiomimetic properties which can be extracted from the plant into suitable solvents. ..."

5. Rice Genetics: Proceedings of the International Rice Workshop at Lusaka by International Rice Research Institute (1986)
"Pages 185-196 in Proceedings of the Symposium on Radiations and radiomimetic Substances in Mutation Breeding, 26-29 Sept 1969, Bombay. 10. ..."

6. Environmental Epidemiology by National Research Council (U. S.), National Research Council (1991)
"Significance of the stage of perinatal development in the induction of tumors by a radiomimetic ..."

7. Environmental Epidemiology by National Research Council (U. S.), National Research Council (1991)
"Significance of the stage of perinatal development in the induction of tumors by a radiomimetic ..."

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