radiobiologist

Thân thiện

A radiobiologist carefully examines a petri dish under a special light.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A scientist specializing in radiobiology: A radiobiologist is a biologist who investigates how radiation interacts with living organisms. Their work focuses on understanding the biological effects, mechanisms of damage, and potential applications of radiation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The hospital's radiobiologist advised on safe radiation levels for the new imaging equipment.
  • Her research as a radiobiologist focuses on how cells repair DNA damage caused by radiation.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contexts involving radiation therapy, space exploration, nuclear safety, and environmental protection.
  • A team of radiobiologists is studying the long-term effects of cosmic radiation on astronauts.

Variants and Related Words

• Radiobiology (n): The scientific discipline itself, which is the study of the action of ionizing radiation on living things.
  • She holds a PhD in radiobiology.

Synonyms

• Radiation biologist: A direct synonym with identical meaning.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a biologist who studies the effects of radiation on living organisms