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| dosimetry | |
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| Dosimetry is the measurement of doses in matter and tissue from ionizing radiation, or radioactivity as it is popularly known. Doses are measured in gray (Gy) for matter or Sievert (Sv) for biological tissue. The dose refers to the amount of energy or damage deposited in the matter, and should not be confused with the unit of radioactive activity (becquerel, Bq). Doses can be measured in places other than where the radioactive decay occurred. | |
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