electromagnetic radiation
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Introduction
Radiant energy originating in an oscillating electromagnetic field.
More specific terms
- gamma radiation
- infrared radiation
- ionizing radiation
- lightning
- medullary ray (Ferrein pyramid)
- microwave radiation
- ultraviolet radiation
- visible light
- X-ray
Additional terms
- electromagnetic field
- electromagnetic spectrum
- radiation exposure
- radiation therapy (XRT)
- radiology
- sunlight
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
- ↑ What We Know About Radiation http://www.nih.gov/health/chip/od/radiation/