First Known Use: 1947
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rem
noun \ˈrem\
Definition of REM
: the dosage of an ionizing radiation that will cause the same biological effect as one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray exposure
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Origin of REM
roentgen equivalent man
REM
noun \ˈrem\
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First Known Use of REM
1957
Medical Dictionary
rem
noun \ˈrem\
Medical Definition of REM
: the dosage of an ionizing radiation that will cause the same biological effect as one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray dosage—compare rep
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