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noun
The relative sensitivity of cells or organisms to any form of radiation, but especially to the harmful effects of ionizing radiation
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
sensitivity to the action of radiant energy
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: photosensitivity
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sensitivity, sensitiveness, sensibility
History
From radio- + sensitivity.
Across languages
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