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Radiation
...n and propagation of energy through space or a material medium in the form of waves or particles. It can occur in various forms, ranging from electromagn ...- alpha, beta, gamma and neutrons.svg|Penetrating power of different types of radiation - alpha, beta, gamma and neutrons|500px|right|thumb]]

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Outline of computer science
...entation during the conceptualization, design, measurement, and refinement of new algorithms, information structures, and computer architectures. == Branches of computer science ==

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Mechanical engineering
...nd maintenance of mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. ...ngineering degree program was established at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] in 1865.

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Glossary of meteorology
...heric chemistry, climatology, and weather forecasting. The purpose of this glossary is to provide an accessible resource for students, researchers, professiona ...s of air or atmospheric properties, usually with reference to the transfer of heat or moisture.

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Respiratory system
Respiratory system consists of the [[organ]]s that carry out the process of [[respiration]]. The body needs oxygen for its metabolism without which li ...abolic processes that are necessary to maintain life through [[breathing]] of air.

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Alternative medicine
...ithin conventional Western healthcare. These practices may be used in lieu of standard medical treatments, or in conjunction with them, a practice common Prominent examples of alternative medicine modalities include:

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Glossary of underwater diving terminology
'''Glossary of Underwater Diving Terminology''' ...minology''' is a comprehensive list of terms and phrases used in the field of [[underwater diving]]. These terms are used by professional divers, recreat

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Radiation therapy
The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays and other sources to kill cancer cells, s ==Mechanism of action==

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Medicine
...ork together to deliver medical care and improve the health and well-being of patients. ...ific knowledge and research in various branches of biology, chemistry, and physics. Throughout history, numerous discoveries, such as [[vaccination]], [[anest

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Vestibular system
...our senses of [[balance]], [[motion]], and [[body position]], is comprised of three [[semicircular canals]] connected to two membranous sacs called the [ ...nse the direction and speed of linear acceleration and the position (tilt) of the head.

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Radiology
| Glossary = Glossary of medicine '''Radiology''' is a branch of [[medicine]] that uses [[medical imaging]] technologies to diagnose and tre

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Radiation, nuclear
...electromagnetic rays or waves ([[gamma rays]]) emitted from the [[nuclei]] of unstable radioactive [[atoms]]. All matter is composed of atoms, which are made up of various parts; the nucleus contains minute particles called [[protons]] a

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Medical imaging
...he internal structures of the body, aiding in the diagnosis and management of diseases. Core techniques within this domain include [[X-rays]], [[ultrasou ...derstanding of human physiology have led to the development of a multitude of imaging modalities, each serving unique diagnostic purposes.

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Domestic/family violence
..., blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone. (Adapted from the U.S. Department of Justice.) == Glossary of terms ==

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Glossary of biology
...fundamental terms and concepts used in [[biology]], the study of life and of living organisms. It is intended as introductory material for novices. ...ronment that affects living {{gli|organism|organisms}} and the functioning of {{gli|ecosystem|ecosystems}}, such as the [[Earth's atmosphere|atmosphere]]

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Dictionary of radiation therapy terms
* '''[[Absolute risk]]''': the proportion of a population expected to get a disease over a specified time period. See al ...d by ionizing radiation in a unit mass of tissue. It is expressed in units of joule per kilogram (J/kg), and called “Gray” (Gy). For more information

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Biomedical Imaging
...diseases, as well as in medical research. The field combines elements of [[physics]], [[computer science]], [[biology]], and [[engineering]] to develop techno ...ities, each suited for different applications and offering different kinds of information about the body.

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Dictionary of chemistry
...prehensive alphabetical listing of terms and concepts related to the field of [[chemistry]]. This resource is intended for students, educators, and profe ...n capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion H+), or alternatively capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair (a Lewis acid).

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Glossary of general medical terms
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Dictionary of sleep medicine
...omnia]]''' - A journal that focuses on research, diagnosis, and treatment of insomnia. ...parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly that can cause disruption of the sleep-wake cycle.

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