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Preferred term

X-rays  

Definition

  • Electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength shorter than about 100nm, often used for medical diagnosis and detection of metallic objects [AAT]

Entry terms

  • Electromagnetic radiation, x-rays
  • Radiology, x-rays
  • Rays, roentgen
  • Roentgen rays
  • X rays

Notation

  • 120999

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-S339P1MB-9

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