radiogenic
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- adjective
- /ˌreɪdiəˈdʒɛnɪk/
- Specialized
- The health impacts of radiogenic exposure are being studied by scientists to better understand their long-term effects.
Examples
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The Marshallese, many of whom suffer from radiogenic diseases as a result, comprise the largest segment of the COFA immigrant population in Hawai'i.
Blog text (1) -
There is an emerging awareness that radiation protection should be based on the principle of a practical threshold—one below which induction of detectable radiogenic cancers or genetic effects occurs.
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The Marshallese, many of whom suffer from radiogenic diseases due to past nuclear testing, have received support for their health needs.
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Research indicates that exposure to certain radiogenic substances can lead to an increased risk of cancer.
Synonyms
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Chemical changes happen when something is exposed to radiation
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Relating to energy that moves as waves or tiny pieces, like heat from the sun
Surface Forms
Morphology
radiogenic = radio + genic (semi-transparent) = radio + gen + ic
The term 'radiogenic' is derived from 'radio' and 'genic', where 'genic' refers to production or causation, but the specific scientific context may not be immediately clear to all learners.
Etymology
Radiogenic comes from the parts radi- meaning 'ray' or 'radiation', as in radio and radiant, and -genic meaning 'born' or 'produced'. So, a radiogenic disease or tumor is one that was 'produced by' or 'caused by' exposure to radiation.