Radiation Sickness 03, Radiation Disease, Radiation Syndrome
Radiation Sickness 03, Radiation Disease, Radiation Syndrome : A systemic condition caused by substantial whole-body irradiation, seen after nuclear explosions or accidents, rarely after radiotherapy. Manifestations depend on dose, ranging from anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and mild leukopenia, to thrombocytopenia with haemorrhage, severe leukopenia with infection, anaemia, central nervous system damage, and death. Synonym: radiation poisoning. (An OSH glossary used in safety and health at work which is, adopted by ILO
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