low-dose radiation exposure; low-level radiation
Technical term used in radiation protection, medicine, and nuclear safety contexts. Refers to exposure to small amounts of ionizing radiation, typically below levels causing acute effects.
The health effects of low-dose radiation exposure are still under debate.
In medical settings, efforts are made to minimize low-dose radiation exposure.
Standard kanji spelling for this technical term.
Common variant using kana for ばく, often seen in official documents to avoid the kanji 曝.
Compound of 低 (low), 線量 (dose), and 被曝 (exposure to radiation). The term is a modern technical coinage.