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Definition of Gamma radiation
1. Noun. Electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength.
Exact synonyms: Gamma Ray
Generic synonyms: Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
Group relationships: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Generic synonyms: Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
Group relationships: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Medical Definition of Gamma radiation
1. Ionizing electromagnetic radiation resulting from nuclear processes, such as radioactive decay or fission. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gamma Radiation
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