E-cigarette
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| Term | E-cigarette |
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| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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E-cigarette - (pronounced) (. . . 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 using e-cigarettes, the nicotine solution turns into a mist that can be inhaled into the lungs. The nicotine content of individual e-cigarettes can vary. It's not yet known if e-cigarettes are safe or if they can help smokers quit. Also called electronic cigarette
External links
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- Wikipedia's article - E-cigarette
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