Mimetic
The adjective for "mimesis" — imitation or mimicry. A radiomimetic drug is one that imitates the effects of radiation as in the case of chemicals such as nitrogen mustards which are used in cancer chemotherapy. "Mimetic" and "mimesis" come from the Greek verb "mimeisthai" meaning "to imitate" and from "mimos" meaning "mime." (The English word "mime" also comes from "mimos" as do "mimic" and "mimicry.")
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Relating to
mimesis. [G. mimetikos, imitative]
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mi·met·ic mə-'met-ik, mī- adj simulating the action or effect of
usu. used in combination <sympatho
mimetic drugs> <adrenocortico
mimetic activity>
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mi·met·ic (mĭ-metґik) [Gr. mimētikos] 1. pertaining to or exhibiting mimicry. 2. marked by simulation of another disease.
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