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| Preferred Name | Ionizing Radiation | |
| Synonyms |
Radiation, Ionizing Radiation Energy Ionizing Radiation ionizing radiation Radiation-Ionizing Total |
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| Definitions |
High-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes. |
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http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C17052 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
The energy spectrum reference used to characterize radiation delivered. Typically, the isotope name used to deliver radiation. A type of radiation made (or given off) by x-ray procedures, radioactive substances, rays that enter the Earth's atmosphere from outer space, and other sources. At high doses, ionizing radiation increases chemical activity inside cells and can lead to health risks, including cancer.
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C17052
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OORO
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| DEFINITION |
High-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes.
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| FULL_SYN |
Radiation, Ionizing Radiation Energy Ionizing Radiation ionizing radiation Radiation-Ionizing Total
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Ionizing Radiation
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Ionizing_Radiation
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| Preferred_Name |
Ionizing Radiation
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C17052
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| Semantic_Type |
Natural Phenomenon or Process
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0034538
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