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81radiation — ► NOUN 1) the action or process of radiating. 2) energy emitted as electromagnetic waves or subatomic particles …
82radiation oncologist — see ↑radiologist under ↑radio • • • Main Entry: ↑radiate …
83radiation counter — radiation counter, any device for detecting and counting radioactive rays in a given area, such as a Geiger counter …
84radiation — radiational, adj. /ray dee ay sheuhn/, n. 1. Physics. a. the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves. b. the complete process in which energy is emitted by one body, transmitted through an intervening medium or space, and… …
85radiation measurement — ▪ technology Introduction technique for detecting the intensity and characteristics of ionizing radiation, such as alpha, beta, and gamma rays or neutrons, for the purpose of measurement. The term ionizing radiation refers to those… …
86radiation — 1. radiation [ radjasjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1378; du lat. médiév. radiare, latinisation de rayer par fausse étym. ♦ Action de radier (qqn ou plus rarement qqch.) d une liste, d un registre. Sa radiation des listes électorales. Dr. Radiation du barreau (d… …
87Radiation pattern — Three dimensional antenna radiation patterns. The radial distance from the origin in any direction represents the strength of radiation emitted in that direction. The top shows the directive pattern of a horn antenna, the bottom shows the… …
88Radiation therapist — The radiation therapist (or Therapeutic Radiographer (esp. UK) is a health care professional who manages the details of the radiation process. Radiation therapists use advanced computer systems to operate sophisticated radiation therapy equipment …
89radiation therapy — radiotherapy. * * * or radiotherapy or therapeutic radiology Use of radiation sources to treat or relieve diseases, usually cancer (including leukemia). The ionizing radiation primarily used to destroy diseased cells works best on fast growing… …
90radiation injury — Tissue damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation. Structures with rapid cell turnover (e.g., skin, stomach or intestinal lining, and bone marrow) are most susceptible. High dose irradiation of the last two causes radiation sickness. Nausea… …
