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Definitions related to carbogen:
  • An inhalant consisting of hyperoxic gas (95%-98% oxygen and 2%-5% carbon dioxide) with radiosensitizing properties. Inhaled carbogen reduces diffusion-limited tumor hypoxia, increasing tumor radiosensitivity due to the increased availability of molecular oxygen for cytotoxic radiation-induced oxygen free radical production. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An inhalant of oxygen and carbon dioxide that increases the sensitivity of tumor cells to the effects of radiation therapy.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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