Pharmacologic Substance
urethan
[ yoo r-uh-theyn ]
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Definitions related to urethane:
  • A colorless and odorless, crystalline compound that emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides when heated to decomposition. Urethan is mainly used in the production of amino resins, but is also used in the manufacture of pesticides, fumigants, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Exposure to urethan can affect the central nervous system, liver and can cause bone marrow suppression. Urethan is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Antineoplastic agent that is also used as a veterinary anesthetic. It has also been used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Urethane is suspected to be a carcinogen.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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