0-9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w y z search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain Extremities Extremities The term 'Extremities' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The hands, forearms, elbows, feet, knees, leg below the knees, and ankles. Permissible radiation exposures in these regions are generally greater than those for whole body exposure because the extremities contain fewer blood-forming organs and have smaller volumes for energy absorption. (See 10 CFR 20.1003.) '. Previous 5 Terms: Extratropical Low Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) extreme value Extreme Wind Warning Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Next 5 Terms: EXTRM EXTSV eyas Eye Eye Wall About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.