Letter A

Absorbed dose

In radiology, the amount of energy that is deposited in any material by ionizing radiation.

The unit of absorbed dose, the rad, is a measure of energy absorbed per gram of material.

An alternative unit of absorbed dose is the gray.

One gray equals 100 rads

Medical disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice in any way.

It does not replace the advice of a physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It does not represent a prescription of drugs, diagnostic exams or therapies.
In case of symptoms, doubts or concerns about your health, always consult a qualified physician.

In case of emergency call 911 (US) or 112 (EU).