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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. physical phenomena
  4. radioactivity

Preferred term

radioactivity

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The spontaneous transformation of a nuclide into one or more different nuclides, accompanied by either the emission of particles from the nucleus, nuclear capture or ejection of orbital electrons, or fission.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings, 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • nuclear decay
  • radioactive disintegration

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/305437

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