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Irradiation
Exposure to ionising radiation. Irradiation may be intentional, such as in cancer treatments or in sterilising medical instruments. Irradiation may also be accidental, such as being exposed to an unshielded source. Irradiation does not usually result in radioactive contamination, but damage can occur, depending on the dose received.
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