NAC459.034. “Dose equivalent” defined.  


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  • “Dose equivalent” means the product of the absorbed dose in a tissue, quality factor and all other necessary modifying factors at the location of interest. The units of dose equivalent are the rem and the sievert.

     [Bd. of Health, Radiation Control Reg. § 1.2.9.3, eff. 2-28-80]—(NAC A 1-18-94; A by Dep’t of Human Resources by R137-01, 5-30-2003)