Definition

Having a reaction or response to radiation, particularly in biological contexts.

Example

Certain types of cancer cells are radiosensitive, meaning they can be effectively treated with radiation therapy.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants are radiosensitive?

Really? I had no idea plants could be affected by radiation.

Yeah, they can actually change their growth patterns based on radiation levels.

That's fascinating! Nature is more complex than we think.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiosensitive → It is formed from "radio-" (from Latin *radius*, meaning ray) and "sensitive" (from Latin *sensitivus*, meaning capable of feeling or perceiving). The word describes something that is capable of being affected by rays, particularly in the context of radiation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio-') that can 'affect' ('sensitive') something — that's why radiosensitive means something that is sensitive to rays.

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