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Blood Irradiation

Definition:

Blood irradiation refers to the process of exposing blood cells to controlled amounts of radiation. This procedure is often used in medical treatments or research to destroy harmful microorganisms, improve the immune response, or preserve blood for transfusion.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Definition: The act or process of exposing blood cells to controlled amounts of radiation.

Example Sentence: The patient underwent blood irradiation as part of their cancer treatment.

Sense 2:

Definition: The medical procedure used to destroy harmful microorganisms in blood.

Example Sentence: The blood irradiation effectively eliminated the bacteria present in the donated blood.

Sense 3:

Definition: The use of controlled radiation to enhance the immune response in the bloodstream.

Example Sentence: The research study showed that blood irradiation can boost the body's natural defenses against infections.

Sense 4:

Definition: The technique employed to preserve blood for transfusion purposes.

Example Sentence: The blood bank utilizes blood irradiation to extend the shelf life of donated blood.