Carbon Monoxide
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| Carbon Monoxide | |
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| Term | Carbon Monoxide |
| Short definition | Carbon Monoxide - (pronounced) (KAR-bun muh-NOK side) A toxic gas that has no color or odor. It is emitted through the combustion of fuel (such as in car or domestic heating exhaust fumes) and tobacco products. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Carbon Monoxide - (pronounced) (KAR-bun muh-NOK side) A toxic gas that has no color or odor. It is emitted through the combustion of fuel (such as in car or domestic heating exhaust fumes) and tobacco products. Carbon monoxide prevents red blood cells from carrying enough oxygen for cells and tissues to live
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