What Does OER Stand For?
OER stands for Oxygen Enhancement Ratio
Oxygen Enhancement Ratio (OER) is a quantitative measure used primarily in the fields of radiation therapy and environmental science. It refers to the increase in biological effectiveness of ionizing radiation in the presence of oxygen compared to an anoxic (oxygen-depleted) environment. The OER is an important factor in understanding the interactions between oxygen levels and radiation exposure, influencing treatment outcomes in cancer therapies and the assessment of radiosensitivity in various biological systems.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym