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LD50 median lethal dose.

LD50,

n See dose, lethal, median.

LD₅₀

median lethal dose; the dose that will kill 50% of the tested group.

LD₅₀

Lethal dose₅₀, median lethal dose The radiation dose that is lethal to 50% of those exposed–2.5-6.0 Gy, assuming that optimal care—ie transfusions, trauma and nursing care, antibiotics and nutrition—is available

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