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Radiosensitizing agent
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Any substance that makes tumor cells easier to kill with radiation therapy. Some radiosensitizing agents are being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called radiosensitizer. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An agent that makes tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. (NCI Thesaurus)
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