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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Radiation sickness (syndrome) Radiation sickness (syndrome) The term 'Radiation sickness (syndrome)' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The complex of symptoms characterizing the disease known as radiation injury, resulting from excessive exposure (greater than 200 rads or 2 gray) of the whole body (or large part) to ionizing radiation. The earliest of these symptoms are nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea, which may be followed by loss of hair (epilation), hemorrhage, inflammation of the mouth and throat, and general loss of energy. In severe cases, where the radiation exposure has been approximately 1000 rad (10 gray) or more, death may occur within two to four weeks. Those who survive six weeks after the receipt of a single large dose of radiation to the whole body may generally be expected to recover. '. Previous 5 Terms: Radiation detection instrument Radiation Fog Radiation hybrid Radiation Laws Radiation shielding Next 5 Terms: Radiation source Radiation standards Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) Radiation warning symbol Radiation, ionizing 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.