radiodermatitis

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

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ra·dio·der·ma·ti·tis -.dər-mə-'tīt-əs n, pl -ti·tis·es or -tit·i·des -'tit-ə-.dēz dermatitis resulting from overexposure to sources of radiant energy (as X-rays or radium)

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n.
inflammation of the skin after exposure to ionizing radiation. This may occur after a short dose of heavy radiation (radiotherapy or atomic explosions) or to prolonged exposure to small doses, as may happen accidentally to X-ray workers. The skin becomes dry, hairless, and atrophied, losing its colouring.

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ra·dio·der·ma·ti·tis (ra″de-o-dur″mə-tiґtis) radiation dermatitis.

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