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Weighting factor
Multipliers of the equivalent dose to an organ or tissue used for radiation protection purposes to account for different sensitivities of different organs and tissues to the induction of stochastic effects of radiation (see 10 CFR 20.1003 for complete information).
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
See also: Mass-energy equation , Environmental qualification , Restricted area , Whole-body counter , Possession-only license |
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