Damage to the individual irradiated is termed?

Damage to the individual irradiated is termed somatic. This refers to the types of injuries or biological effects that occur in the irradiated person themselves, which can manifest in various ways such as acute radiation syndrome, skin damage, or increased cancer risk as a result of radiation exposure. Somatic effects are those that do not affect the genetic material passed on to offspring; they are confined to the individual who has been exposed.

The other options, while related to the broader topic of radiation effects, do not specifically describe the damage to the individual irradiated. Genetic damage refers to changes in the DNA that are potentially passed on to future generations, but it does not concern the immediate effects on the person himself. Inductance and assumed are unrelated terms in this context. Understanding somatic damage is crucial for professionals in radiography to ensure patient safety and manage exposure risks effectively.