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radiosensitizer

ra·di·o·sen·si·tiz·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-sen-si-tahy-zer]
    • /ˌreɪ di oʊˈsɛn sɪˌtaɪ zər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-sen-si-tahy-zer]
    • /ˌreɪ di oʊˈsɛn sɪˌtaɪ zər/

Definition of radiosensitizer word

  • noun radiosensitizer a substance, as a drug, that enhances the sensitivity of tissues or cells to radiation therapy. 1
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Origin of radiosensitizer

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; radio- + sensitizer

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Parts of speech for Radiosensitizer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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radiosensitizer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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