radiation biology

noun

The study of the effect of ionizing and nonionizing radiation on biological systems.

Meanings

nounradiation biology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe study of the effect of ionizing and nonionizing radiation on biological systems.

    Synonyms: actinobiology, radiobiology

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe study of the effect of ionizing and nonionizing radiation on biological systems.

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APA

radiation biology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radiation%20biology

MLA

“radiation biology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radiation%20biology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “radiation biology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radiation%20biology.

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