Radiation, Ionizing

ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION or particle radiation (high energy ELEMENTARY PARTICLES) capable of directly or indirectly producing IONS in its passage through matter. The wavelengths of ionizing electromagnetic radiation are equal to or smaller than those of short (far) ultraviolet radiation and include gamma and X-rays.

Year introduced: 1976

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Tree Number(s): G01.750.750

MeSH Unique ID: D011839

Entry Terms:

• Ionizing Radiation
• Ionizing Radiations
• Radiations, Ionizing

Previous Indexing:

• Radiation (1966-1975)

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physical Phenomena
Radiation
Radiation, Ionizing
Alpha Particles
Background Radiation
Beta Particles
Cosmic Radiation
Gamma Rays
Ultraviolet Rays
X-Rays