acute radiation syndrome
An acute illness caused by irradiation of the entire body by a high dose of…An acute illness caused by irradiation of the entire body by a high dose of penetrating radiation in a very short period of time.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)An acute illness caused by irradiation of the entire body by a high dose of penetrating radiation in a very short period of time.
Forms
plural: acute radiation syndromes| Singular | acute radiation syndrome |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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