Rem

usgb/rem/
noun

A unit of measure for radiation absorption in human tissue.

An X-ray generally exposes a person to a mere 0.1 rem.
Visual representation of "rem" - A unit of measure for radiation absorption in human tissue.

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  • receive a rem
  • high level rem

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Radiation Context

Used mainly in radiation safety and health physics discussions.

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Workers at the nuclear plant monitor their rem exposure.
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Health Implications

Helps express the potential impact of radiation on the human body.

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After the accident, he was worried about the rem levels he received.
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