Translation guide
A serious illness caused by exposure to a high dose of ionizing radiation over a short period. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to by the medical term 急性放射線症候群, but in news or general contexts, 急性放射線障害 or 放射線被曝 are often used.
The formal medical diagnosis for acute radiation sickness.
Standard medical term directly equivalent to 'acute radiation syndrome'. Used in clinical and academic contexts.
Acute radiation syndrome is caused by exposure to high doses of radiation.
Literally 'acute radiation injury/disorder'. Often used in official reports and news articles. Slightly broader than the syndrome itself.
事故により急性放射線障害が発生した。
Acute radiation injury occurred due to the accident.
When discussing the condition in non-specialist settings, such as news reports or public communication.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'acute symptoms due to radiation exposure'. More accessible than the full medical term.
彼は放射線被曝による急性症状で入院した。
He was hospitalized with acute symptoms from radiation exposure.
Another common phrasing meaning 'acute radiation damage'. Used in media and public health contexts.
急性の放射線障害の治療法は限られている。
Treatment options for acute radiation damage are limited.
Everyday language used by non-experts to refer to the condition.
Simple phrase meaning 'acute disorder from radiation'. Easily understood by the general public.
放射線の急性障害は、大量の放射線を浴びると起こる。
Acute radiation sickness happens when you are exposed to a large amount of radiation.
Shortened form of the medical term, sometimes used in semi-technical or explanatory contexts.
急性放射線症の症状には吐き気や下痢がある。
Symptoms of acute radiation sickness include nausea and diarrhea.
In Japanese, the full medical term 急性放射線症候群 is precise but may sound overly technical in everyday conversation. For general audiences, use descriptive phrases like 放射線被曝による急性症状 or 放射線の急性障害.
急性放射線症候群 (syndrome) refers to the collection of symptoms as a clinical entity, while 急性放射線障害 (injury/disorder) focuses on the damage itself. In many contexts they are interchangeable, but the former is more specific to the medical diagnosis.