What Does Radioprotective Mean?

: serving to protect or aiding in protecting against the injurious effect of radiations radioprotective drugs.

What is meant by radioprotective agents?

Listen to pronunciation. (RAY-dee-oh-proh-TEK-tiv AY-jent) A type of drug that helps protect healthy tissue from some of the side effects caused by radiation therapy. For example, a drug called amifostine helps reduce dry mouth in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

What is radioprotector?

Radioprotectors are compounds that are designed to reduce the damage in normal tissues caused by radiation. These compounds are often antioxidants and must be present before or at the time of radiation for effectiveness.