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In general, any agent that increases the sensitivity of cells to radiation. Commonly applied to electron-affinic chemicals that mimics oxygen in fixing free radical damage, although these should more correctly be referred to as ‘hypoxic cell sensitisers’. ([[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012)
 
In general, any agent that increases the sensitivity of cells to radiation. Commonly applied to electron-affinic chemicals that mimics oxygen in fixing free radical damage, although these should more correctly be referred to as ‘hypoxic cell sensitisers’. ([[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012)
  
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In general, any agent that increases the sensitivity of cells to radiation. Commonly applied to electron-affinic chemicals that mimics oxygen in fixing free radical damage, although these should more correctly be referred to as ‘hypoxic cell sensitisers’. (ICRP Publication 118, 2012)

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