1. The measurement and calculation of radiation dose absorbed by a material or living organism.
Usage: technical; used in medical physics, radiation protection, and nuclear science

Examples

• Dosimetry is essential in cancer radiotherapy to ensure patients receive the correct radiation dose.
• The hospital's dosimetry team calibrated the equipment before the treatment began.
• Accurate dosimetry helps minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissue during medical imaging.
• Occupational dosimetry monitors track radiation exposure for workers in nuclear facilities.
• Modern dosimetry techniques use advanced computer simulations to plan radiation therapy.