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Definition of Diethylnitrosamine

1. Noun. (organic compound) The nitrosamine (CH₃-CH₂)₂N-N=O which is both carcinogenic and mutagenic ¹

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Medical Definition of Diethylnitrosamine

1. N-ethyl-n-nitrosoethanamine. A nitrosamine derivative with alkylating, carcinogenic, and mutagenic properties. Pharmacological action: alkylating agents, carcinogens, mutagens. Chemical name: Ethanamine, N-ethyl-N-nitroso- (12 Dec 1998)

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