Nicotine gum
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| Nicotine gum | |
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| Term | Nicotine gum |
| Short definition | Nicotinamide - (pronounced) (NIH-koh-TIH-nuh-MIDE) form of niacin (vitamin B3) that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Nicotinamide is found in many plant and animal products, as well as in dietary supplements. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
nicotine gum - (pronounced) (NIH-cow-TEEN…) A chewing gum containing a small dose of nicotine, which enters the bloodstream through absorption through the lining of the mouth. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person tries to quit smoking. Nicotine gum does not require a prescription
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