radiosensitizer

[ rey-dee-oh-sen-si-tahy-zer ]

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

Origin of radiosensitizer

1
1950–55; radio- + sensitizer

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