radiotoxic

[ rey-dee-oh-tok-sik ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. causing radiation sickness.

radiotoxic

/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˈtɒksɪk /

adjective

1. of or denoting the toxic effects of radiation or radioactive substances

radiotoxic

/ rā′dē-ō-tŏk′sĭk /

1. Relating to or being a radioactive substance that is toxic to living cells or tissues.

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiotoxic¹

First recorded in 1945–50; radio- + toxic