Radiation (ray-dee-AY-shun) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Radiation (ray-dee-AY-shun)? Energy released in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves. Common sources of radiation include radon gas, cosmic rays from outer space, and medical x-rays.

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