Ammonia
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| Term | Ammonia |
| Short definition | Ammonia (uh-MOH-nyuh) gas of nitrogen and hydrogen. It has a strong odor and can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat and lungs. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Ammonia - (pronounced) (uh-MOH-nyuh) gas of nitrogen and hydrogen. It has a strong odor and can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Ammonia is produced by bacteria and decaying plants and animals and is found in water, soil and air. Ammonia is also made by the body when proteins break down. In the lab, ammonia can be converted into a liquid and used in medicines, fertilizers, household cleaners, and other products. It is also added to cigarettes to enhance the effects of nicotine on the body
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