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radiations

Radiation in physics is a process of emission of energy or particles. Various forms of radiation may be distinguished, depending on the type of the emitted energy/matter, the type of the emission source, properties and purposes of the emission, etc.

Pathology (radiation-related disorders)

See also

- ionizing radiation

References

- Barcellos-Hoff MH, Park C, Wright EG. Radiation and the microenvironment - tumorigenesis and therapy. Nat Rev Cancer. 2005 Nov;5(11):867-75. PMID: 16327765

- Mothersill C, Seymour CB. Radiation-induced bystander effects—implications for cancer. Nat Rev Cancer. 2004 Feb;4(2):158-64. PMID: 14964312