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• Radiation exposure
  ==Radiation Exposure== ...hich an object or individual is subjected to [[Ionizing radiation|ionizing radiation]]. This can occur through natural or artificial sources and can have both b
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• Radiation damage
  ==Radiation Damage== ...nly used in the context of [[radiation therapy]], [[nuclear power]], and [[radiation poisoning]].
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• Solar erythema
  ...sue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to [[ultraviolet (UV) radiation]], commonly from the sun's rays. === Prevention ===
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• Sunburn
  ...sue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to [[ultraviolet (UV) radiation]], commonly from the [[sun]]. ...] damage by UV radiation. When the skin cells' DNA is overly damaged by UV radiation, type I cell-death is triggered and the skin is replaced.
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• Teratogens
  ...genital malformation]] (a ''birth defect''). Classes of teratogens include radiation, maternal infections, chemicals, and drugs. * '''[[Radiation]]''': High levels of radiation can cause a variety of birth defects, including [[microcephaly]] and mental
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• Prevention
  |Term=Prevention ...g risk factors (such as smoking, obesity, lack of exercise and exposure to radiation) and increasing protective factors (such as regular physical activity, a he
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• RK-0202
  ...e being studied for the prevention of oral mucositis in patients receiving radiation therapy or chemotherapy for head and neck cancer  ...e being studied for the prevention of oral mucositis in patients receiving radiation therapy or chemotherapy for head and neck cancer {{dictionary-stub}} [[Cate
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• Radioactive contamination
  * [[Radiation]] * [[Ionizing Radiation]]
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• Actinic conjunctivitis
  ...m the Greek word "aktis", meaning "ray", and refers to the effect of solar radiation on the eye. ...of developing actinic conjunctivitis due to the increased intensity of UV radiation in these areas.
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• Skin Cancer
  ...form of cancer globally, primarily due to exposure to [[ultraviolet]] (UV) radiation from the sun and from tanning beds. The primary cause of skin cancer is [[UV radiation]] from the sun or tanning beds, which damages the DNA in skin cells, leadin
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• Pirfenidone
  ...ce being studied for the prevention and treatment of scar tissue caused by radiation therapy. It belongs to the family of drugs called anti-inflammatory agents
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• Basal Cell Carcinoma
  ...oduce new skin cells as old ones die off. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and from tanning beds can lead to basal cell carcinoma. * [[Radiation Therapy|Radiation]]: The use of high-energy particles or waves to destroy or damage cancer ce
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• Papillon
  ...dicine, particularly in the field of [[oncology]], to describe a type of [[radiation therapy]] used for treating [[rectal cancer]]. The term is derived from the ...gist Jean Papillon in the 1950s, who developed this technique of localized radiation therapy.
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• Flash burn
  ...commonly used to refer to burns caused by exposure to [[ultraviolet]] (UV) radiation, such as from the sun or from a [[welding torch]]. ...rst of light or heat, and "burn", referring to an injury caused by heat or radiation.
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• Photoaging
  ...remature aging of the skin caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, primarily from the sun, but also from artificial UV sources. The primary cause of photoaging is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which breaks down the [[Collagen|collagen]] in the skin and hinders the na
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• .cancerresearch
  ...ence]] dedicated to the study and understanding of [[cancer]], its causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. * [[Oncology]]: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
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• Radioactive nanoparticle
  ...ːrtɪkəl/) is a type of [[nanoparticle]] that has been engineered to emit [[radiation]]. These particles are typically used in the field of [[medicine]] and [[bi ...is derived from the words "radioactive", which refers to the emission of [[radiation]], and "nanoparticle", which is a particle of matter that is between 1 and
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• Cancer Investigation
  ...he study and research of [[cancer]], its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. * [[Oncology]]: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
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• Fall prevention
  == Fall Prevention == '''Fall prevention''' (/fɔːl prɪˈvɛnʃən/) is a set of measures designed to prevent [[fa
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• Veterinary oncology
  ...col-o-gy) is a subspecialty of [[veterinary medicine]] that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of [[cancer]] in animals. * '''[[Oncology]]''': The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
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