radiosensitizer
[ rey-dee-oh-sen-si-tahy-zer ]
/ ˌreɪ di oʊˈsɛn sɪˌtaɪ zər /
noun
a substance, as a drug, that enhances the sensitivity of tissues or cells to radiation therapy.
Origin of radiosensitizer
1950–55;
radio- +
sensitizer
Words nearby radiosensitizer
radioreceptor,
radioresistant,
radioscope,
radioscopy,
radiosensitive,
radiosensitizer,
radiosodium,
radiosonde,
radiostrontium,
radiosymmetrical,
radiotechnology