Medical Definition of Gamma rays

1. Very powerful and penetrating, high-energy electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength than that of X-rays. They are emitted by a decaying nucleus, usually between 0.01 and 10 mev. They are also called nuclear X-rays. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gamma Rays

gamma emission
gamma encephalography
gamma fibres
gamma globulin
gamma globulin
gamma hydroxybutyrate
gamma iron
gamma knife
gamma loop
gamma motor neurons
gamma motor system
gamma radiation
gamma radiation
gamma ray
gamma ray
gamma rays (current term)
gamma ray knife
gamma toxin
gamme
gammed
gammer
gammer
gammers
gammes
gammier
gammiest
gamming
gammock
gammocked
gammocks

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