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Medical Definition of Oxygen derived free radicals
1. An atom or atom group having an unpaired electron on an oxygen atom, typically derived from molecular oxygen. For example, one-electron reduction of O2 produces the superoxide radical, O2-; other examples include the hydroperoxyl radical (HOO-), the hydroxyl radical (HO-), and nitric oxide (NO-). (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oxygen Derived Free Radicals
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