Definition

1. Noun:
   • The measurement of radiation doses: Dosimetry is the scientific practice and technique of determining the amount of radiation energy absorbed by an object, substance, or person.
   • The field or study of radiation dose measurement: It also refers to the branch of science concerned with the methods, instruments, and calculations used for quantifying radiation exposure.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Accurate dosimetry is essential for the safety of workers in nuclear facilities.
  • The hospital's physics department is responsible for the dosimetry of all radiotherapy treatments.
  • Personal dosimetry badges are worn to monitor an individual's exposure over time.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical dosimetry: The application of dose measurement principles in medical settings, particularly in radiation therapy to ensure the correct dose is delivered to a tumor.

  • Treatment planning relies heavily on advanced clinical dosimetry.

• Environmental dosimetry: The measurement of radiation doses in the environment.

  • Environmental dosimetry studies assessed the area around the decommissioned plant.

• To perform/carry out dosimetry: The act of conducting dose measurements.

  • The technician will perform dosimetry on the new equipment before clinical use.

Variants and Related Words

• Dosimeter (noun): A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation.

  • The worker checked his dosimeter at the end of the shift.

• Dosimetric (adjective): Relating to dosimetry.

  • The dosimetric calculations were complex.

• Dosimetrist (noun): A specialist who plans and calculates radiation doses for treatments.

  • The dosimetrist created a detailed plan for the patient's therapy.

Synonyms

• Radiation dose measurement
• Dose assessment

Related Phrases

• Personal dosimetry: The monitoring of radiation dose received by an individual.

  • Personal dosimetry is mandatory for all staff in the radiology department.

• In vivo dosimetry: Dose measurement performed directly inside or on a living organism, often during radiation therapy.

  • In vivo dosimetry provides real-time feedback during treatment.

Noun

1. measuring the dose of radiation emitted by a radioactive source