Strontium-90, cesium-137, and polonium-210 in human tissues.
1967
E J Baratta, and
E S Ferri
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D011059
Polonium
A radioactive element that is a member of the chalcogen family. It has the atomic symbol Po, atomic number 84, and the atomic weight of the isotope with the longest half-life (209Po) is 208.98. It decays by alpha-emission.
D011834
Radiation Monitoring
The observation, either continuously or at intervals, of the levels of radiation in a given area, generally for the purpose of assuring that they have not exceeded prescribed amounts or, in case of radiation already present in the area, assuring that the levels have returned to those meeting acceptable safety standards.
Monitoring, Radiation
D002587
Cesium Isotopes
Stable cesium atoms that have the same atomic number as the element cesium, but differ in atomic weight. Cs-133 is a naturally occurring isotope.
Isotopes, Cesium
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.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013325
Strontium Isotopes
Stable strontium atoms that have the same atomic number as the element strontium, but differ in the atomic weight. Sr-84, 86, 87, and 88 are the stable strontium isotopes.
Isotopes, Strontium
D014481
United States
A country in NORTH AMERICA between CANADA and MEXICO.