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2. Noun. (chemistry) any of a class of organic compounds containing this group; prepared by the reaction of amines with nitrites; they are carcinogenic ¹

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Definition of Nitrosamine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Nitrosamine

1. These molecules contain the N N=O group (N nitrosamines): many are carcinogens or suspected carcinogens. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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