Oxygen free radicals
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| Oxygen free radicals | |
|---|---|
| Term | Oxygen free radicals |
| Short definition | active forms of oxygen found in pollution, cigarette smoke, and radiation that can damage cells and are believed to play a role in the aging process and cancer |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Oxygen free radicals (definition) active forms of oxygen found in pollution, cigarette smoke, and radiation that can damage cells and are believed to play a role in the aging process and cancer
==Oxygen free radicals (overview)==