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Sound

A type of non-ionizing radiation in which energy is transmitted through solid, liquid, or gas as compression waves. Sound (acoustic or sonic) radiation with frequencies above the audible range is classified as ultrasonic. Sound radiation below the audible range is classified as infrasonic.

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      Tree Number(s): G01.750.770.776

      MeSH Unique ID: D013016

      Entry Terms:

      • Sounds
      • Sonic Radiation
      • Radiation, Sonic
      • Radiations, Sonic
      • Sonic Radiations
      • Sound Waves
      • Sound Wave
      • Wave, Sound
      • Waves, Sound
      • Acoustic Waves
      • Acoustic Wave
      • Wave, Acoustic
      • Waves, Acoustic
      • Elastic Waves
      • Elastic Wave
      • Wave, Elastic
      • Waves, Elastic

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