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Whole-body counter
A device used to identify and measure the radioactive material in the body of human beings and animals. It uses heavy shielding to keep out naturally existing background radiation and ultrasensitive radiation detectors and electronic counting equipment.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
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