A systemic
condition caused by substantial whole-body irradiation, seen after
nuclear explosions or accidents, rarely after radiotherapy. Manifestations depend on doze, ranging from anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and
mild leukopenia, to
thrombocytopenia with haemorrhage, severe
leukopenia with infection, anaemia,
nervous system' >central
nervous system hurt, and death.
Synonym:
radiation poisoning.