skin erythema dose

noun

: the minimal dose of radiation required to cause perceptible reddening of the skin
abbreviation SED

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“Skin erythema dose.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/skin%20erythema%20dose. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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