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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Free Radicals
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Radicales Libres
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Radicais Livres
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Synonyms English:
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Radicals, Free
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Tree Number:
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D01.339
D02.389
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Definition English:
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Highly reactive molecules with an unsatisfied electron valence pair. Free radicals are produced in both normal and pathological processes. They are proven or suspected agents of tissue damage in a wide variety of circumstances including radiation, damage from environment chemicals, and aging. Natural and pharmacological prevention of free radical damage is being actively investigated. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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IM GEN only; usually NIM with coord IM
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See Related English:
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Free Radical Scavengers
Spin Trapping
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History Note English:
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76(67)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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5744
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Unique Identifier:
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D005609
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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