radio-sensitizer

ra·di·o·sen·si·tiz·er

[rey-dee-oh-sen-si-tahy-zer]
noun
a substance, as a drug, that enhances the sensitivity of tissues or cells to radiation therapy.

Origin:
1950–55; radio- + sensitizer

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