TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
RADIATION BURN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Skin
- Nuclear Medicine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- radiation burn
1, record 1, English, radiation%20burn
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A radiation burn is caused by UV rays, X-rays or radiation therapy to treat cancer. A radiation burn can be as simple as a small sunburn, but it can also encompass more severe cases like radiation dermatitis caused by ionizing radiation. 1, record 1, English, - radiation%20burn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil cutané
- Médecine nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brûlure par radiation
1, record 1, French, br%C3%BBlure%20par%20radiation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 1998-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- radiation burn
1, record 2, English, radiation%20burn
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Burns in flesh caused by ionizing radiation. The burns are not caused by heat but by chemical breakdowns in the nuclei of living cells. However ... [they] are medically similar to heat burns in effect and treatment. 2, record 2, English, - radiation%20burn
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brûlure par irradiation
1, record 2, French, br%C3%BBlure%20par%20irradiation
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brûlure de la peau attribuable à un rayonnement ionisant. Ces brûlures ne sont pas causées par la chaleur, mais par la décomposition chimique du noyau des cellules vivantes. En ce qui concerne les effets et le traitement, ces brûlures sont toutefois semblables aux brûlures causées par la chaleur. 1, record 2, French, - br%C3%BBlure%20par%20irradiation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: