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MeSH Heading: Gamma Rays
Tree Number(s): G01.358.500.505.300; G01.750.250.300; G01.750.750.400
Unique ID: D005720
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005720
Scope Note: Penetrating, high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from atomic nuclei during NUCLEAR DECAY. The range of wavelengths of emitted radiation is between 0.1 - 100 pm which overlaps the shorter, more energetic hard X-RAYS wavelengths. The distinction between gamma rays and X-rays is based on their radiation source.
Entry Term(s): Gamma Radiation; Gamma Wave; Nuclear X-Rays; Radiation, Gamma; X-Rays, Nuclear
NLM Classification #: WN 105
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under RADIATION, IONIZING 1976-90; was see under RADIATION 1963-75
Online Note: search RADIATION 1966-74
History Note: 91(75); was see under RADIATION, IONIZING 1976-90; was see under RADIATION 1963-75
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2021/05/12

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