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NALT Full

Research, Technology, Methods
drugs
radioprotective agents

Preferred term

radioprotective agents

Type

Chemical

Definition

Drugs used to protect against ionizing radiation. They are usually of interest for use in radiation therapy but have been considered for other, e.g. military, purposes.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015
Concept scheme: NALT Full
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

drugs

Narrower concepts

sunscreens

Related concepts

Synonyms

radiation protectants
radiation protective agents
radioprotective drugs

In other languages

agentes radioprotectores

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/242665

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