Oxidation-Reduction
| Oxidation-Reduction | |
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| Term | Oxidation-Reduction |
| Short definition | Oxandrolone - (pronounced) (ok-SAN-droh-lone) A drug that helps patients gain weight after injury, chronic infection, or serious illness. It belongs to the anabolic steroid family |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Oxidation-Reduction - (pronounced) (OK-sih-DAY-avoid-ree-DUK-avoid) chemical reaction that takes place between an oxidizing substance and a reducing substance. During the reaction, the oxidizing substance releases electrons and the reducing substance gains electrons. For example, rust is formed when an oxidation-reduction reaction takes place between oxygen (an oxidizing substance) and iron (a reducing substance) contained in water or humid air. Oxidation-reduction reactions also occur when glucose (a type of sugar) and fat are broken down in the body for energy. Also called redox
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