Human exposure to low level ionising radiation.
1987
D Paix
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D011835
Radiation Protection
Methods and practices adopted to protect against RADIATION.
Protection, Radiation
D011839
Radiation, Ionizing
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION or particle radiation (high energy ELEMENTARY PARTICLES) capable of directly or indirectly producing IONS in its passage through matter. The wavelengths of ionizing electromagnetic radiation are equal to or smaller than those of short (far) ultraviolet radiation and include gamma and X-rays.
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.