Dosimetry
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
This article defines dosimetry as the quantitative measurement of energy, such as electrical or radiant energy, using various instruments and devices. It emphasizes the critical importance of these measurements in fields like X-ray therapy, heliotherapy, and electrotherapy.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
DOSIMETRY, in physiotherapy and radiology, is the quantitative determination of energy (electrical, radiant) by means of various instruments and devices; it is of immense importance in X-ray therapy, heliotherapy, and electrotherapy (see).
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“Dosimetry.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/dosimetry/