radiobiology [rey-dee-oh-bahy-ol -uh -jee]
Word Origin
the branch of biology dealing with the effects of radiation on living matter. Show More
Origin of radiobiology First recorded in
1915–20; radio- +
biology Related forms ra·di·o·bi·o·log·i·cal [rey-dee-oh-bahy-uh -loj -i-kuh l] /ˌreɪ di oʊˌbaɪ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/ ra·di·o·bi·o·log·ic , adjective ra·di·o·bi·ol·o·gist , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for radiobiology the branch of biology concerned with the effects of radiation on living organisms and the study of biological processes using radioactive substances as tracers Show More
Derived Forms radiobiological (ˌreɪdɪəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkə l ), adjective radiobiologically , adverb radiobiologist , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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radiobiology [rā′dē-ō-bī-ŏl′ ə-jē]
The study of the effects of radiation on living organisms. Show More
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