dosimetry
noun
do·sim·e·try
dō-ˈsi-mə-trē
plural dosimetries
: 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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