Denoting the effect that irradiation of a tissue has on remote nonirradiated tissue. ... Origin: ab-+ G.skopos, target, + -al ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ab-sko´pәl) pertaining to the effect on nonirradiated tissue resulting from irradiation of other tissues of the body.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ab-skō′păl, -skop′ăl Definitions: 1. Denoting the effect that irradiation of a tissue has on remote nonirradiated tissue.