radioprotective

adjective ra·dio·pro·tec·tive \-prə-ˈtek-tiv\

Definition of RADIOPROTECTIVE

: serving to protect or aiding in protecting against the injurious effect of radiations <radioprotective drugs>

— ra·dio·pro·tec·tion \-ˈtek-shən\ noun

1956

Medical Dictionary

adjective ra·dio·pro·tec·tive \-prə-ˈtek-tiv\

: serving to protect or aiding in protecting against the injurious effect of radiations <radioprotective drugs>

—ra·dio·pro·tec·tion \-ˈtek-shən\ noun

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