monitoring

monitoring,

n the periodic or continuous determination of the dose rate in an occupied area by a person.

monitoring, ambulatory,

n to observe and evaluate a patient while engaged in normal routine behaviors.

monitoring, area,

n routine monitoring of the level of radiation of any particular area, building, room, equipment, or outdoor space.

monitoring, personal,

n monitoring of a part of an individual (e.g., breath or excretions or any part of the clothing).

monitoring, personnel,

n a systematic, periodic check of the radiation dose each person receives during working hours.

monitoring, physiologic,

n the observation and evaluation of physiologic functions, usually with an electronic device with surface electrodes attached to specific areas of the body.