Roentgen
noun
A unit of measurement for ionizing radiation in air, equal to the amount of radiation required to produce a certain amount of ionization in a specific volume of air.
The patient was exposed to a roentgen of radiation during the X-ray examination.
Often appears as...
- roentgen dose
- measured in roentgens
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A unit of measurement for ionizing radiation in air, equal to the amount of radiation required to produce a certain amount of ionization in a specific volume of air.
The patient was exposed to a roentgen of radiation during the X-ray examination.
Often appears as...
- roentgen dose
- measured in roentgens
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use in medical settings
The term is frequently used in medical discussions surrounding radiation exposure.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Technical usage
Be aware that 'roentgen' is typically used in formal or scientific contexts rather than casual conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision
Measurement context
It refers specifically to ionizing radiation, so be precise about its use.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use in medical settings
The term is frequently used in medical discussions surrounding radiation exposure.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Technical usage
Be aware that 'roentgen' is typically used in formal or scientific contexts rather than casual conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision
Measurement context
It refers specifically to ionizing radiation, so be precise about its use.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Use in medical settings
The term is frequently used in medical discussions surrounding radiation exposure.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Technical usage
Be aware that 'roentgen' is typically used in formal or scientific contexts rather than casual conversation.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision
Measurement context
It refers specifically to ionizing radiation, so be precise about its use.
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