radiosickness
Nuclear fallout malady
Radiosickness is illness caused by exposure to ionizing radiation, such as from nuclear fallout, radiation therapy, or industrial accidents.
Symptoms include nausea, fatigue, hair loss, and in severe cases, damage to bone marrow and internal organs.
Also called radiation sickness.
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- hair lossDiminishing scalp coverage
bleeding · diarrhea · fever · dizziness · anemia · hemorrhaging · infection · malaise
Post-blast atmospheric particles
- HiroshimaFirst nuclear-struck city
- NagasakiSecond city bombed atomically
- ChernobylSoviet nuclear disaster site
- FukushimaJapanese nuclear accident site
atomic bomb · mushroom cloud · contamination · nuclear accident · meltdown · reactor · plutonium · uranium
Neutral achromatic hue
- dosimeterExposure measurement device
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
- potassium iodideCrystalline thyroid-shielding compound
decontamination · lethal dose · LD50 · oncology · hematopoietic · treatment · prognosis · supportive care
Doctor analyzing medical images
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- lead apronProtective garment blocking X-rays
- safety protocolStandardized harm-prevention procedures
- occupational hazardDanger specific to one's profession
monitoring · restricted area · hot zone · protective equipment
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- weaknessDeficiency in force
hair loss · bleeding · diarrhea · fever · dizziness · anemia · hemorrhaging · infection · malaise · appetite loss
fallout
Post-blast atmospheric particles
- HiroshimaFirst nuclear-struck city
- NagasakiSecond city bombed atomically
- ChernobylSoviet nuclear disaster site
Fukushima · atomic bomb · mushroom cloud · contamination · nuclear accident · meltdown · reactor · plutonium · uranium · cesium
gray
Neutral achromatic hue
- dosimeterExposure measurement device
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- blood transfusionInfusing donated cells intravenously
potassium iodide · decontamination · lethal dose · LD50 · oncology · hematopoietic · treatment · prognosis · supportive care
radiologist
Doctor analyzing medical images
- technicianSkilled practical worker
- lead apronProtective garment blocking X-rays
- safety protocolStandardized harm-prevention procedures
occupational hazard · monitoring · restricted area · hot zone · protective equipment
radiosicknesshealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · vitality · good health · vigor · wholeness
radiosicknessviral infection
Disease caused by microbes
bacterial infection · infectious disease · communicable disease · contagion · contagious disease
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