Dose equivalent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-NUC-000133",
  "term": "Dose equivalent",
  "field": "Nuclear energy and radiation",
  "definition": "A measure of the biological damage to living tissue as a result of radiation exposure. Also known as the \" biological dose,\" the dose equivalent is calculated as the product of absorbed dose in tissue multiplied by a quality factor and then sometimes multiplied by other necessary modifying factors at the location of interest. The dose equivalent is expressed numerically in rems or sieverts (Sv) (see 10 CFR 20.1003). For additional information, see Doses in Our Daily Lives and Measuring Radiation.",
  "references": [
    "NRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/nuclear/dose-equivalent/"
}