Electromagnetic Radiation

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Additional Terms 4 References

More Specific Terms

• electromagnetic spectrum
• gamma radiation
• infrared radiation
• ionizing radiation
• lightning
• medullary ray (Ferrein pyramid)
• ultraviolet radiation
• visible light
• X-ray

Introduction

• Radiant energy originating in an oscillating electromagnetic field.

Additional Terms

• electromagnetic field
• electromagnetic spectrum
• radiation exposure
• radiation therapy (XRT)
• radiology

References

1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
2. What We Know About Radiation [1]

electromagnetic radiation