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radioprotective

Definitions

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  • adjective Pertaining to, or offering, radioprotection.
  • noun A radioprotectant.

Etymologies

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radio- +‎ protective

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Examples

  • Ok, here's an interesting fact about the Apollo programme: the US astronauts reputedly took supplies of the radioprotective drug (now referred to as) amifostine.

    Jean Toad and swimming in space-time Gordon McCabe 2009

  • Then he leaned forward and said in a whisper, “Honeybee venom has radioprotective action.”

    Venom Joan Brady 2010

  • Poly-MVA also seems to protect cells against ischemia, and may be cardioprotective and radioprotective.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Dr. Richard Palmquist 2011

  • Concerns over radiation exposure following industrial accidents, such as Japan's Fukushima nuclear reactors, along with the threat of terrorist attacks only adds to the growing importance of developing safer and more effective radioprotective agents.

    unknown title 2011

  • Concerns over radiation exposure following industrial accidents, such as Japan's Fukushima nuclear reactors, along with the threat of terrorist attacks only adds to the growing importance of developing safer and more effective radioprotective agents.

    unknown title 2011

  • Concerns over radiation exposure following industrial accidents, such as Japan's Fukushima nuclear reactors, along with the threat of terrorist attacks only adds to the growing importance of developing safer and more effective radioprotective agents.

    unknown title 2011

  • Wine may offer radioprotective effect for breast cancer patients

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • V. 38 (5) P. 607 - Pharmacological and radioprotective properties of some gamma-pyrone derivatives (flavonons and flavonols).

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • V. 38 (5) P. 607 Pharmacological and radioprotective properties of some gamma-pyrone derivatives (flavonons and flavonols).

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • While miR-125a and miR-189 had a radioprotective effect, miR-127 and let-7g enhanced radiosensitivity in human endothelial cells.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Mechthild Wagner-Ecker 2010

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