electromagnetic radiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-002731",
  "term": "electromagnetic radiation",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "Radiation that has both electric and magnetic fields and travels in waves. It comes from natural and man-made sources. Electromagnetic radiation can vary in strength from low energy to high energy. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays. Also called EMR.",
  "synonyms": [
    "EMR"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/electromagnetic-radiation/"
}