Table 1.
Brief definitions for some of the terminology used in this review.
| Terminology | Definition | Units (Symbol) |
|---|---|---|
| Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) | A chemically reactive class of molecules containing oxygen. | - |
| Free Radicals | Highly reactive atoms or molecules characterized by a lone (unpaired) valence electron. | - |
| Spin State | A description of valence electron position, important for determining recombination or disassociation of radical pairs. | - |
| Non-ionizing Radiation (NIR) |
Radiation that contains too little energy per photon to ionize an atom or molecule (remove an electron). Wavelengths greater than 280 nm. | Nanometers (nm) |
| Zeeman Effect | The splitting of spectral lines (electron decoupling) due to a static magnetic field. | - |
| Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) |
Radiation produced by the movement of charge. The interaction of electric and magnetic fields is generally described as a wave form transporting energy. |
Varies |
| Magnetic Fields (MFs) |
A vector field emanating from magnetic material or the result of electrical current. | Tesla (T) & Hertz (Hz) |
| Static Magnetic Fields | A magnetic field that has a constant or unchanged vector. | Tesla (T) |
| Radiofrequency | Refers to the osculation of electrical current or EMF. Magnetic fields with radiofrequency are produced by alternating electrical current. | Hertz (Hz) |
| Apoptosis-induced Proliferation |
Cell division by mitosis (proliferation), induced by mitogen release from neighboring cells undergoing programed cell death (apoptosis). |
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