Long Skinny And Penetrating

a: Gamma ray ~
b: a nuclear needle

What: "A gamma ray is like a nuclear needle; it makes a quick, exceedingly narrow passage through the body, limiting damage to a small number of cells." From page 632 of the linked text.

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Writer: Mark S. Cracolice, Edward I. Peters
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Date: Aug 26 2013 5:18 PM


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