radiation sensitizer

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Oncology Any agent which ↑ cell susceptibility to ionizing radiation Explanation Most CA cells are hypoxic and thus more resistant to radiation; a hypoxic-cell RS–eg, etanidazole, misonidazole, nimorazole would, theoretically, improve radiation killing of CA cells–results have been disappointing. See Radiation therapy.

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