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Descriptor
English
:
Infrared Rays
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Rayos Infrarrojos
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Raios Infravermelhos
Synonyms
English
:
Heat Waves
Tree Number:
G03.230.300.100.725.525.400
H01.671.768.638.508
SP4.011.087.698.384.075.176.052
Definition
English
:
That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum usually sensed as
heat
. Infrared wavelengths are longer than those of visible
light
, extending into the microwave frequencies. They are used therapeutically as
heat
, and also to warm
food
in
restaurants.
Indexing Annotation
English
:
non-ionizing;
radiation
policy: Manual 28.11+; black
light
goes here or under
ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
depending on text but unspecified index under
ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
adverse effects
classification
diagnostic use
history
therapeutic use
Record Number:
7436
Unique Identifier:
D007259
Occurrence in VHL
:
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