Radiation Protection Glossary
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Tissue Weighting Factor
The tissue weighing factor is an ICRP
multiplier use to determine the Effective dose
from the Equivalent Dose
in one or more organs or tissues. The factor takes account of the different sensitivities of different organs and tissues for induction of Probabilistic Effects
from exposure to Ionising Radiation
(principally induction of cancer).
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