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committed dose equivalent (CDE)
The dose to a specific organ or tissue that is received from an intake of radioactive material by an individual over a specified time after the intake. For radiation protection purposes, the specified time is to the age of 70, which is normally taken to be 50 years for a radiation worker and 70 years for a member of the public.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Medical devices
- Category: Radiology equipment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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