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Nitrous Oxide

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: an inhalation anesthetic & nonnarcotic analgesic
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 10024-97-2

Nitrous Oxide Medical Definitions and Terms

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