Electronic cigarette
| Electronic cigarette | |
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| Term | Electronic cigarette |
| Short definition | electronic cigarette (eh-lek-TRAH-nik SIH-guh-ret) A device shaped like a cigarette, cigar, or pen that does not contain tobacco. It uses a battery and contains a solution of nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals, some of which can be harmful. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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electronic cigarette - (pronounced) (eh-lek-TRAH-nik SIH-guh-ret) A device shaped like a cigarette, cigar, or pen that does not contain tobacco. It uses a battery and contains a solution of nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals, some of which can be harmful. When electronic cigarettes are used, the nicotine solution turns into a mist that can be inhaled into the lungs. The nicotine content of individual e-cigarettes can vary. It is not yet known if electronic cigarettes are safe or if they can help smokers quit smoking. Also called e-cigarette
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Electronic cigarette
- Wikipedia's article - Electronic cigarette
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