radiosterilization

noun

The sterilization (either of an organism, or a surgical implement) by ionizing radiation such as X-rays or gamma rays.

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Meanings

nounradiosterilization (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe sterilization (either of an organism, or a surgical implement) by ionizing radiation such as X-rays or gamma rays.

Origin

From radio- + sterilization.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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