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Physical Phenomena > Radiation > Radiation, Ionizing > Background Radiation

Preferred term

Background Radiation  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Radiation from sources other than the source of interest. It is due to cosmic rays and natural radioactivity in the environment.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Natural Radiation
  • Radiation, Background
  • Radiation, Natural

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