irradiation

The act of exposing or the condition of being exposed to radiation.

The use or application of ionizing radiation, especially in medical treatment and for the sterilization or preservation of food.

The act of irradiating or emitting beams of light; illumination; brightness emitted; enlightenment.

In physics, the phenomenon of the apparent enlargement of an object strongly illuminated, when seen against a dark ground.

In neurology, the diffusion of a nervous impulse to parts outside the normal path of conduction.

In therapeutics, subjection to the influence of X-rays or other form of radioactivity.

In anatomy, the disposition of fibrous or other structures in stellate form.

In chem., exposure to radiant light: as, some substances are said to phosphoresce by irradiation.

Act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.

Illumination; irradiance; brilliancy.