| radiation absorbed dose |
The amount of ionizing radiation absorbed by a material, such as human tissue.
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| radiation |
Particles or rays emitted by radioactive substances from the unstable nuclei of their atoms. (See alpha particle, beta particle and gamma ray)
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| radiation enteritis |
An irritation of the small intestine secondary radiation therapy. Often times patients who have lymphoma may receive abdominal radiation as part of their therapy. Radiation enteritis is a possible complication.
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| radiation colitis |
An irritation secondary to radiation therapy. This is commonly associated with patients who have received external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer. It may occur in any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
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| radiation syndrome |
The effects of high dose x-rays, including problems with the gastrointestinal tract and other tissues that have to repair themselves frequently, like the skin.
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