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N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) nitrosamine

Meaning of N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) nitrosamine: A substance that is used in cancer research to cause bladder tumors in laboratory animals.

Definition of N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) nitrosamine

A substance that is used in cancer research to cause bladder tumors in laboratory animals. This is done to test new diets, drugs, and procedures for use in cancer prevention and treatment.

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