| dimethylnitrosamine | <chemical> N-nitrosodimethylamine. A nitrosamine derivative with alkylating, carcinogenic, and mutagenic properties. It causes serious liver damage and is a hepatocarcinogen in rodents. Pharmacological action: alkylating agents, carcinogens, mutagens. Chemical name: Methanamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso- (12 Dec 1998) |
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