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Chromosome Aberration Dosimetry in a Case of Over-exposure to Radiation

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ESTIMATION of radiation dose to the body from the yield of dicentric chromosome aberrations in peripheral blood lymphocytes has been developed into a valuable technique in radiological protection practice1. It has been used as a means of resolving disagreements arising from anomalous film badge readings, and in cases of possible over-exposure where no dosimeter was worn. Another use is in the accurate estimation of dose which is necessary for determining the future employment status of exposed radiation workers, and also for guiding clinicians in the treatment of radiation injuries.

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LLOYD, D., PURROTT, R. & DOLPHIN, G. Chromosome Aberration Dosimetry in a Case of Over-exposure to Radiation. Nature 241, 69–70 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/241069a0

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