Definitions for "Radiation sickness"
the set of symptoms that results when the whole body (or a large part of it) has received an exposure of greater than 50 rads of ionizing radiation. The earliest symptoms are nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea. Hair loss, hemorrhaging, inflammation of the mouth and throat, and general loss of energy may follow. If the exposure has been approximately 1,000 rad or more, death may occur within two to four weeks. Radiation Health Effects [] [ Click "BackButton" for previous location
The symptoms characterizing the sickness known as radiation injury, resulting from excessive exposure of the whole body to ionizing radiation.
Sickness that results from high exposure to radiation received in a short time. Common symptoms include: nausea, fatigue, vomiting, loss of teeth and hair, and in more sever cases damage to blood Aorming tissue and decrease in red and white blood cells, In most cases, prompt medical treatment gradually restores patient's health.