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radiation syndrome meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of radiation syndrome at MeaningMonkey.org. radiation syndrome meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.RADIATION SYNDROME noun
Definition of radiation syndrome (noun)
- syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours
- "he was suffering from radiation"
- synonyms: radiation, radiation sickness
Source: Princeton University Wordnet