There are some terms that a Radiologic Technology student must know in terms of radiaiton protection. I would like to post some important terminologies that you might find helpful, especially if you are having a subject on Radiation Protection.

Chronic dose
A Chronic dose means a person received a radiation dose over a long period of time.

Acute dose
An acute dose means a person received a radiation dose over a short period of time.

Chronic dose
A Chronic dose means a person received a radiation dose over a long period of time.

Acute dose
An acute dose means a person received a radiation dose over a short period of time.

Somatic effects
Somatic effects are effects from some agent, like radiation that are seen in the individual who receives the agent.

Genetic effects
Genetic effects are effects from some agent, that are seen in the offspring of the individual who received the agent. The agent must be encountered pre-conception.

Teratogenic effects
Teratogenic effects are effects from some agent, that are seen in the offspring of the individual who received the agent. The agent must be encountered during the gestation period.

Stochastic effects
Stochastic effects are effects that occur on a random basis with its effect being independent of the size of dose. The effect typically has no threshold and is based on probabilities, with the chances of seeing the effect increasing with dose. Cancer is a stochastic effect.

Non-stochastic effect
Non-stochastic effects are effects that can be related directly to the dose received. The effect is more severe with a higher dose, i.e., the burn gets worse as dose increases. It typically has a threshold, below which the effect will not occur. A skin burn from radiation is a non-stochastic effect.