| Radiation Sensitivity |
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| Definition of Radiation Sensitivity: |
| The ability of some cells or tissues to withstand ionizing radiation without serious injury. Tolerance depends on the species, cell type, and physical and chemical variables, including RADIATION-PROTECTIVE AGENTS and RADIATION-SENSITIZING AGENTS. The ability of some cells or tissues to withstand ionizing radiation without serious injury. Tolerance depends on the species, cell type, and physical and chemical variables, including RADIATION-PROTECTIVE AGENTS and RADIATION-SENSITIZING AGENTS. use NONVISUAL PHOTOSENSITIVITY for general biosensitivity to visible and ultraviolet light. |
| Radiation Sensitivity is part of the Properties or Attributes group |



