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ACUTE RADIATION EXPOSURE [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2011-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Radiation Protection
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

Exposure to a large dose of radiation in a short period of time.

OBS

In radiography, this usually refers to the dose a person receives from coming very near a source.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Radioprotection
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Irradiation de courte durée par une forte dose de rayonnement.

OBS

En gammagraphie, ce terme signifie généralement la dose reçue par une personne qui s'approche très près d'une source.

Spanish

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