Activation Analysis (also known as Analysis, Activation, Activation Analyses): A method of chemical analysis based on the detection of characteristic radionuclides following a nuclear bombardment. It is also known as radioactivity analysis. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

NIH MeSH · D000201Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Activation Analysis

Also known asAnalysis, Activation · Activation Analyses · Analyses, Activation

Definition

A method of chemical analysis based on the detection of characteristic radionuclides following a nuclear bombardment. It is also known as radioactivity analysis. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

MeSH classification

  • E05.196.039

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Common questions about Activation Analysis

What does Activation Analysis mean in medicine?
A method of chemical analysis based on the detection of characteristic radionuclides following a nuclear bombardment. It is also known as radioactivity analysis. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Activation Analysis known by any other names?
Yes. Activation Analysis is also referred to as Analysis, Activation, Activation Analyses, Analyses, Activation in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Activation Analysis sit in the medical classification?
Activation Analysis falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E05.196.039). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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