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Radiosensitivity

Definition: Radiosensitivity refers to the degree of sensitivity or susceptibility of an organism, tissue, or cell to the effects of ionizing radiation.

Example sentences:

• The patient's radiosensitivity made it necessary to carefully plan the radiation therapy.
• Studies have shown that individuals with certain genetic mutations may exhibit increased radiosensitivity.
• Radiosensitivity of cancer cells plays a crucial role in determining the success of radiotherapy treatment.
• Excessive exposure to radiation can lead to severe damage in radiosensitive tissues, such as the bone marrow.

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