| Descriptor in English: | Nitrosamines |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Nitrosaminas |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Nitrosaminas |
| Descriptor in French: | Nitrosamines |
| Tree number(s): |
D02.654.442 |
| Scope note: | A class of compounds that contain a -NH2 and a -NO radical. Many members of this group have carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. |
| Annotation: | carcinogens |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AG agonists AI antagonists & inhibitors AN analysis BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis EC economics HI history IM immunology IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use UR urine |
| DeCS UI: | 9788 |
| Descriptor UI: | D009602 |
| Date Established: | 1966/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
| Revision Date: | 1999/11/03 |
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CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Organic Chemicals [D02]Organic Chemicals
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Nitrosamines
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| Concept UI |
M0014920 |
| Scope note | A class of compounds that contain a -NH2 and a -NO radical. Many members of this group have carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. |
| Preferred term | Nitrosamines |
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