Acute radiation syndrome

Acute radiation syndrome (ARS) also known as radiation poisoning, radiation sickness or radiation toxicity, is a syndrome or group of health effects which occur within months of exposure to high amounts of ionizing radiation.^[1][2] The term generally refers to acute (serious, rapid onset) problems rather than ones that develop after a prolonged period.^[3][4][5] It is mainly damage to the blood, digestive system, and nervous system.

References

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