Radiation
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| Term | Radiation |
| Short definition | Radiation - (pronounced) (RAY-dee-AY-shun) Energy released in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves. Common sources of radiation include radon gas, cosmic rays from outer space, medical X-rays, and energy given off by a radioisotope (unstable form of a chemical element that emits radiation as it decays and becomes more stable). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Radiation - (pronounced) (RAY-dee-AY-shun) Energy released in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves. Common sources of radiation include radon gas, cosmic rays from outer space, medical X-rays, and energy given off by a radioisotope (unstable form of a chemical element that emits radiation as it decays and becomes more stable). Radiation can damage cells. It is used to diagnose and treat some types of cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiation
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