Rad
Radiation absorbed dose, a measurement for a dose of ionizing radiation.
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- Radial
Pertaining to the radius, the smaller bone in the forearm. The radial artery is so named because of its proximity to the radius. Pertaining to the radius of a circle. Spreading from a central point. A radial keratotomy is an eye operation in which incisions are made in the cornea that resemble the spokes in […]
- Radial keratotomy
An eye surgery procedure designed to flatten the cornea, reducing its optical power, to correct nearsightedness (myopia). In the procedure, incisions (cuts) are made in the cornea. The procedure is said to be radial because the incisions resemble the spokes in a bicycle wheel.
- Radiate
To spread out from a central area. For example, sciatic pain may radiate outward from the lower back.
- Radiation during pregnancy
Prenatal radiation exposure.