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Reference, Questions and Help => Nuke Q&A => Definitions => Topic started by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:44

Title: Whole-body counter
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:44

A device used to identify and measure the radioactive material in the body of human beings and animals. It uses heavy shielding to keep out naturally existing background radiation and ultrasensitive radiation detectors and electronic counting equipment.