Definition of RadioinsensitiveRadioinsensitive: Not sensitive to X-rays and other forms of radiant energy. For example, if a tumor is radioinsensitive, it cannot be successfully attacked by using radiation therapy. The opposite of radioinsensitive is radiosensitive. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012
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