Acute exposure

Acute exposure

An exposure to radiation that occurred in a matter of minutes rather than in longer, continuing exposure over a period of time. See also chronic exposure, exposure, fractionated exposure.

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Industry/Domain: Medical devices
Category: Radiology equipment
Company: U.S. HHS
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