Acute Radiation Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A condition caused by a brief whole body exposure to more than one sievert dose equivalent of radiation. Acute radiation syndrome is initially characterized by anorexia; nausea; vomiting; but can progress to hematological, gastrointestinal, neurological, pulmonary, and other major organ dysfunction.

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Synonyms:

Acute Radiation Syndromes
Radiation Syndrome, Acute
Radiation Syndromes, Acute

Broader Topics:

Radiation Injuries

Narrower Topics:

None

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