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Radiology
Chapter 5 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acute Radiation Syndrome | Symptoms of the short term radiation effects after a massive dose of ionizing radiation. |
| ALARA | As Low As Reasonably Achievable |
| Dose- Responsive Curve | Graph produced when radiation dose and the resultant biological response are plotted. |
| Effective Dose Equivalent | Aids in making more accurate comparisons between different radiographic exposures. |
| Irreparable Injury | Following exposure to radiation, injury that results in damage that is not repaired during the recovery period. |
| Latent Period | The time between exposure to radiation and the first clinically observable symptoms. Latent means hidden. |
| Radioresistant | Refers to a substance or tissue that is not easily injured by ionizing radiation. |
| Radiosensitive | Refers to a substance or tissue that is relatively susceptible to injury by ionizing radiation. |
| Recovery Period | Period following exposure to radiation, where some healing can take place. |
| Somatic Cells | Any body cell except the reproductive cells. |