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radiodermatitis

[ra″de-o-der″mah-ti´tis]

a cutaneous inflammatory reaction to exposure to biologically effective levels of ionizing radiation; x-ray dermatitis.

ra·di·o·der·ma·ti·tis

(rā'dē-ō-der-mă-tī'tis),

Dermatitis due to exposure to x-rays or gamma rays causing ionization of tissue water with acute changes resembling thermal injury.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

ra·di·o·der·ma·ti·tis

(rā'dē-ō-dĕr'mă-tī'tis)

Skin disorder due to exposure to x-rays or gamma rays causing ionization of tissue water with changes resembling thermal injury. Also called radiation dermatitis.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

radiodermatitis

Skin degeneration following exposure to excessive dosage of ionizing RADIATION.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

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