Tissues have the capacity to repair radiation damage to a certain degree. However, some damage cannot be repaired and remains weakened, especially with repeated exposures. This is called:

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The term "cumulative effect" refers to the damage that cannot be repaired and becomes worse with repeated exposures. This is in contrast to the "stochastic effect," which is a random, unpredictable effect that may occur even with a single exposure to radiation. "Long-term effect" is too broad and could refer to any effect that persists beyond the acute phase of radiation exposure. "Radioresistant tissue" refers to tissue that is less susceptible to radiation damage, but it is not relevant to the question of repairable vs. non-repairable damage.

Tissues Have the Capacity to Repair Radiation Damage to a Certain