Definition

An adjective describing substances that have effects on living tissue that are similar to the effects caused by radiation.

Example

The researchers studied a radiomimetic compound to understand its impact on cell growth.

Conversation

I read that some chemicals can have radiomimetic effects on cells.

Really? That sounds pretty concerning!

Yeah, it’s interesting how they can mimic radiation damage.

I hope they find a way to manage those risks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiomimetic → It is formed from "radio-" (from Latin *radius*, meaning ray) and "mimetic" (from Greek *mimetikos*, meaning to imitate). The word describes something that imitates or resembles rays, particularly in the context of radiation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio-') being 'imitated' ('mimetic') — that's why radiomimetic refers to something that resembles or imitates rays.

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