Radiation biology is commonly called radiobiology and is uncommonly known as actinobiology. It is the branch of clinical and basic medical sciences that deals with the action of ionizing radiation on living things and explains the health effects of radiation. Even though ionizing radiation is generally harmful to living things it carries several health benefits. Such radiation therapy is used for the treatment of cancer and thyrotoxicosis. Generally, high doses cause visually dramatic radiation burns whereas, controlled doses are used for medical imaging.

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