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electromagnetic radiation

Radiant energy originating in an oscillating electromagnetic field.

Related

electromagnetic field electromagnetic spectrum radiation exposure radiation therapy (XRT) radiology sunlight

Specific

gamma radiation infrared radiation ionizing radiation lightning medullary ray (Ferrein pyramid) microwave radiation ultraviolet radiation visible light X-ray

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  2. What We Know About Radiation http://www.nih.gov/health/chip/od/radiation/