Radiation Sickness
Acute Radiation SyndromeRadiation Syndrome
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Radiation sickness, also known as acute radiation syndrome (ARS), is a condition caused by exposure to a high dose of ionizing radiation over a short period. It is characterized by damage to rapidly dividing cells and tissues, leading to a range of systemic symptoms. The term 'radiation sickness' is a legacy label; the preferred modern term is acute radiation syndrome.
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