radiosensitivity
/ˌreɪdioʊˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
noun
- The degree to which a living thing or material is affected by radiation, especially X-rays or nuclear radiation.
- The radiosensitivity of different tissues varies, with bone marrow being very sensitive to radiation.
- Scientists study the radiosensitivity of plants to understand how nuclear accidents might affect crops.
- Cancer cells often have higher radiosensitivity than normal cells, which is why radiation therapy works.