Radium exposure and longevity: not mutually exclusive.
1990
M Brucer
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008136
Longevity
The normal length of time of an organism's life.
Length of Life,Life Span,Lifespan,Life Spans,Lifespans
D008297
Male
Males
D011883
Radium
A radioactive element of the alkaline earth series of metals. It has the atomic symbol Ra and atomic number 88. Radium is the product of the disintegration of URANIUM and is present in pitchblende and all ores containing uranium. It is used clinically as a source of beta and gamma-rays in radiotherapy, particularly BRACHYTHERAPY.
D004781
Environmental Exposure
The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents in the environment or to environmental factors that may include ionizing radiation, pathogenic organisms, or toxic chemicals.