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radiation sickness

/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈsɪknəs/

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/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ˈsɪknəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruЗаболевание, вызванное воздействием высоких уровней ионизирующего излучения, характеризующееся такими симптомами, как тошнота, рвота, утомляемость, а также повреждение костного мозга и других органов.

An illness caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and damage to bone marrow and other organs.

  1. Illness from radiation exposureC1formal

    A serious illness caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, damaging body cells and tissues.

    ruЛучевая болезнь

    • The workers were treated for radiation sickness after the nuclear accident.
    • Symptoms of radiation sickness include nausea, vomiting, and hair loss.
    • Acute radiation sickness can be fatal if not treated immediately.