What Does CDE Stand For?
CDE stands for Collective Dose Equivalent
CDE, or Collective Dose Equivalent, is a metric used to assess the total radiation exposure of a population or group over a specific period. It is expressed as the sum of individual dose equivalents, reflecting the risk of stochastic effects of ionizing radiation on health. CDE is commonly applied in radiation protection, epidemiology, and risk assessment to evaluate potential health impacts resulting from exposure to radioactive materials or radiation sources.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym