nonirradiating

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adjective

That does not irradiate: that does not apply any irradiation.

“In this situation, a nonirradiating imaging mode, such as MRI or ultrasonography, is preferred over CT.”

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Meanings

adjectivenonirradiating (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineThat does not irradiate: that does not apply any irradiation.

    In this situation, a nonirradiating imaging mode, such as MRI or ultrasonography, is preferred over CT.

Origin

From non- + irradiating.

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APA

nonirradiating. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonirradiating

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“nonirradiating.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonirradiating. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nonirradiating,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonirradiating.

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