[ RadSafe ] A question of semantics

[Jeff Terry]

Hi Mike, 

I agree that x-radiation is not incorrect, but why no hyphen in x-ray? I have always used a hyphen to describe x-rays. 

What is the rational behind dropping the hypen?

Jeff


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On Oct 19, 2010, at 12:32 PM, Stabin, Michael wrote:

>> One of our trainers referred to 'x-radiation'. I understand what he means, but have not seen it called antyhing other than x-rays or 'fluorescent radiation' in my manuals from Cember Knoll, etc.... Is this a legitimate word to use in training?
>> Luke McCormick
> 
> Good question, I would like to hear from others. I would not say this, but I don't see that it is incorrect in any way. From my time on the Part I panel, I have been convinced that the appropriate usage of "x ray" is like that, space, no hyphen, unless you are using it as an adjective, then "x-ray beam", for example.
> 
> One thing I would like to know is above what dose level we should not use Sv and use only Gy, and why that level. I've asked some of the best, and still have no clear explanation.
> 
> 
> Mike
> 
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