Definition of Whole-body counter

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Whole-body counter

The term 'Whole-body counter' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A device used to identify and measure the radioactive material in the body of human beings and animals. It uses heavy shielding to keep out naturally existing background radiation and ultrasensitive radiation detectors and electronic counting equipment. '.

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