acute radiation syndrome

Noun

Meaning

acute radiation syndrome (usually uncountable, plural acute radiation syndromes)

(pathology) An acute illness caused by irradiation of the entire body by a high dose of penetrating radiation in a very short period of time.
Synonym: radiation poisoning

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Close letter words and terms

acute phase reactant acute poverty acute pyelonephritis acute renal failure acute respiratory distress acute respiratory distress syndrome