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Title: Acute exposure
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:48

a single exposure that results in biological harm or death; usually characterized by a brief exposure lasting no more than 7 days, as compared to longer, continuing exposure over a period of time (See also chronic exposure)

Title: Re: Acute exposure
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 28, 2005, 08:52

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/understand/health_effects.htm