plural dosimetries
Definition of dosimetry
: the determination and measurement of the amount or dosage of radiation absorbed by a substance or living organism by means of a dosimeter
Note: Dosimetry is often used to monitor personnel working with radioactive materials or patients receiving radiotherapy.
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The first known use of dosimetry was in 1906
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