noun
effective dose (radiation)
Technical term in radiation protection; a measure of the overall risk from exposure to ionizing radiation, weighted by tissue sensitivity.
放射線業務従事者の実効線量は、法令で限度が定められている。
The effective dose for radiation workers is limited by law.
CT検査による実効線量は、検査部位によって異なる。
The effective dose from a CT scan varies depending on the body part examined.