Preferred Label : alpha particles;
MeSH definition : Positively charged particles composed of two protons and two NEUTRONS, i.e. equivalent
to HELIUM nuclei, which are emitted during disintegration of heavy ISOTOPES. Alpha
rays have very strong ionizing power, but weak penetrability.;
MeSH synonym : particles, alpha; particle, alpha; alpha particle;
CISMeF synonym : radiations, alpha; alpha radiations;
Related MeSH term : alpha rays; Alpha Ray; Ray, Alpha; Rays, Alpha; Radiation, Alpha; Alpha Radiation;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha particle;
Origin ID : D000512;
UMLS CUI : C0002217;
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Positively charged particles composed of two protons and two NEUTRONS, i.e. equivalent
to HELIUM nuclei, which are emitted during disintegration of heavy ISOTOPES. Alpha
rays have very strong ionizing power, but weak penetrability.
