Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Thermoluminescent Dosimetry

The use of a device composed of thermoluminescent material for measuring exposure to IONIZING RADIATION. The thermoluminescent material emits light when heated. The amount of light emitted is proportional to the amount of ionizing radiation to which the material has been exposed.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The use of a device composed of thermoluminescent material for measuring exposure to IONIZING RADIATION. The thermoluminescent material emits light when heated. The amount of light emitted is proportional to the amount of ionizing radiation to which the material has been exposed.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Dosimetries, Thermoluminescent
  • Dosimetry, Thermoluminescent
  • Thermoluminescent Dosimetries

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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73(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Luminescence (1966-1970)
  • Radiation Monitoring (1966-1970)
  • Radiometry (1966-1970)

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  1. E05.799w.638w.785
  2. N06.850w.810.370w.420

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WN 660

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thermoluminescent Dosimetry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013819. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013819
  2. Thermoluminescent Dosimetry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70472232