Rem

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013494",
  "term": "Rem",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A unit of dose equivalent, representing the biological effect of ionizing radiation on human tissue. It is calculated by multiplying the absorbed dose in rads by a quality factor specific to the type of radiation. One rem is equivalent to 0.01 sievert (Sv) in the International System of Units.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "dose equivalent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 113 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 990 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/rem/"
}