| Definition of 'acute radiation syndrome' |
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1. acute radiation syndrome
A condition caused by a brief whole body exposure to more than one sievert dose equivalent of radiation. Acute radiation syndrome is initially characterized by ANOREXIA; NAUSEA; VOMITING; but can progress to hematological, gastrointestinal, neurological, pulmonary, and other major organ dysfunction.
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| Definition of 'acute radiation syndrome' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. acute radiation syndrome
An acute illness caused by irradiation of the body by a high dose of penetrating radiation in a very short period of time. Also called ARS.
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