CEFR C1

radiation syndrome

noun

Meaning

A collection of health effects caused by exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation over a short period of time.

Examples

Medical teams monitored the patients closely for symptoms of radiation syndrome, including nausea and fatigue.
The severity of radiation syndrome depends largely on the total amount of exposure and the duration of contact.

Synonyms: radiation sickness, acute radiation syndrome, radiation poisoning

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radiation syndrome (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈsɪndroʊm/

Definition

A collection of health effects caused by exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation over a short period of time.

Examples

Medical teams monitored the patients closely for symptoms of radiation syndrome, including nausea and fatigue.
The severity of radiation syndrome depends largely on the total amount of exposure and the duration of contact.
Early treatment is critical for anyone suspected of developing radiation syndrome following a nuclear incident.

Synonyms of radiation syndrome

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