Medical Term:
hardness
Pronunciation: hard′nes
Definition:
- The degree of firmness of a solid, as determined by its resistance to deformation, scratching, or abrasion.
- The relative penetrating power of a beam of x-rays, used both within the diagnostic range of energy and in radiation therapy; expressed in terms of half-value layer.
See Also: hardness scale, number
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