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Definition of Radiosensitivity
1. Noun. Sensitivity to the action of radiant energy.
Exact synonyms: Photosensitivity
Generic synonyms: Sensibility, Sensitiveness, Sensitivity
Derivative terms: Photosensitive, Radiosensitive
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)