depth dose
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depth dose
the dose of radiation at a distance beneath the surface, including secondary radiation or scatter, in proportion to the dose at the surface.
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depth dose
(depth dōs)Radiation dose at a distance beneath the surface, including secondary radiation or scatter, in proportion to the dose at the surface.
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depth dose
The actual amount of radiation exposure at a specific point below the surface of the body.
See also: dose
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