Condition
Radiation poisoning
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Radiation sickness is illness and symptoms resulting from excessive exposure to radiation, whether that exposure is accidental or intentional (as in radiation therapy).
- The term also includes the side effects of exposure to radiation.
Alternative names
Radiation sickness
Definition
Radiation sickness is illness and symptoms resulting from excessive exposure to radiation, whether that exposure is accidental or intentional (as in radiation therapy). The term also includes the side effects of exposure to radiation.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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