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Radiation Tolerance MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Radiation Tolerance
Tree Number(s)
G04.712
G07.738
Unique ID
D011836
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011836
Scope Note
The ability of some cells or tissues to survive lethal doses of IONIZING RADIATION. Tolerance depends on the species, cell type, and physical and chemical variables, including RADIATION-PROTECTIVE AGENTS and RADIATION-SENSITIZING AGENTS.
Entry Version
RAD TOLERANCE
Entry Term(s)
Radiation Sensitivity
Radiosensitivity
Sensitivity, Radiation
Tolerance, Radiation
NLM Classification #
QU 375
Previous Indexing
Radiation Dosage (1972-1976)
Radiation Effects (1966-1976)
Radiotherapy Dosage (1966-1976)
See Also
Radiation Effects
Radiation-Protective Agents
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Public MeSH Note
77
History Note
77
Date Established
1977/01/01
Date of Entry
1976/04/13
Revision Date
2016/06/17
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