Radiomimetic
/ˌreɪdɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/
adjective
1.
(of drugs) producing effects similar to those produced by X-rays
radiomimetic ra·di·o·mi·met·ic (rā’dē-ō-mĭ-mět’ĭk)
adj.
Affecting living tissue as does radiation.
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