Eingestrahlten

Eingestrahlten is a German adjectival participle meaning irradiated, used to describe objects or samples that have been exposed to ionizing radiation. The term derives from the verb einsstrahlen, with the prefix ein- indicating exposure. Grammatically it functions as an attributive adjective and is declined like other adjectives: die eingestrahlten Proben, ein eingestrahltes Gewebe, eines eingestrahlten Patienten.

In scientific use the word denotes that irradiation has occurred, without specifying the source or dose. It is common in radiobiology, medicine, and materials science to distinguish between irradiated and non-irradiated specimens. In radiobiology and medical research, eingestrahlte Zellen or Gewebe are studied to observe DNA damage, cellular responses, and repair mechanisms after exposure to ionizing radiation. In materials science, eingestrahlte Proben may be subjected to electron, neutron, or gamma irradiation to induce structural changes, defect formation, or modifications of physical properties.

Dose and safety considerations are typically described separately, using dosimetric terms such as Gray (Gy) and Sievert (Sv). The statement that something is eingestrahlt is often accompanied by dose information, irradiation conditions, and exposure time in formal reports.

See also: Strahlung, Strahlentherapie, Dosimetrie, unbestrahlte oder nicht bestrahlte Proben.