Phenomena and Processes

Radiation Tolerance

The ability of some cells or tissues to survive lethal doses of IONIZING RADIATION. Tolerance depends on the species, cell type, and physical and chemical variables, including RADIATION-PROTECTIVE AGENTS and RADIATION-SENSITIZING AGENTS.

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The ability of some cells or tissues to survive lethal doses of IONIZING RADIATION. Tolerance depends on the species, cell type, and physical and chemical variables, including RADIATION-PROTECTIVE AGENTS and RADIATION-SENSITIZING AGENTS.

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9 entry terms
  • Radiation Sensitivity
  • Radiosensitivity
  • Sensitivity, Radiation
  • Tolerance, Radiation
  • Radiation Sensitivities
  • Radiation Tolerances
  • Radiosensitivities
  • Sensitivities, Radiation
  • Tolerances, Radiation

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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  • Radiation Dosage (1972-1976)
  • Radiation Effects (1966-1976)
  • Radiotherapy Dosage (1966-1976)

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  1. G04.712w
  2. G07.738w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Radiation Tolerance. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011836. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011836
  2. Radiation Tolerance. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioresistance
  3. Radiation Tolerance. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2353022