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Nitrogen Oxides

Medical Definition: Inorganic oxides that contain nitrogen.
Guide Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; NO = NITRIC OXIDE, N2O = NITROUS OXIDE, NO2 = NITROGEN DIOXIDE
Previously Indexed: Nitrogen (1966-1970),Oxides (1966-1970),Peroxides (1966-1970)
Nitrogen Oxides Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Nitrogen Dioxide - Nitrogen oxide (NO2). A highly poisonous gas. Exposure produces inflammation of lungs that may only cause slight pain or pass unnoticed, but resulting edema several days later may cause death. (From Merck, 11th ed) It is a major atmospheric pollutant that is able to absorb UV light that does not reach the earth's surface.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Nitrous Oxide - Nitrogen oxide (N2O). A colorless, odorless gas that is used as an anesthetic and analgesic. High concentrations cause a narcotic effect and may replace oxygen, causing death by asphyxia. It is also used as a food aerosol in the preparation of whipping cream.

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