Effective dose
TechnicalDosimetric quantity that accounts for both the amount of energy absorbed and the radiosensitivity of the irradiated organs and the type of radiation. It is measured in sieverts (Sv) or millisieverts (mSv). Used to estimate stochastic risk.
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