Dose (radiation) 2
Dose (radiation) 2 : Denotes the quantity of radiation or energy absorbed. Dose may refer to the following: (1) absorbed dose, the amount of energy deposited per unit mass. (2) equivalent dose, the absorbed dose adjusted for the relative biological effect of the type of radiation being measured. (3) committed dose, a dose that accounts for continuing exposures over long periods of time (such as 30, 50, or 70 years)