radiosensitive
/ˌreɪdioʊˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
adjective
- Easily damaged or affected by radiation, especially X-rays or other forms of ionizing radiation.
- Bone marrow is one of the most radiosensitive tissues in the human body.
- Radiosensitive tumors often shrink quickly after radiation therapy begins.
- Children are more radiosensitive than adults, so doctors take extra care when using X-rays on them.