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Complex Mixtures > Particulate Matter

Preferred term

Particulate Matter  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Particles of any solid substance, generally under 30 microns in size, often noted as PM30. There is special concern with PM1 which can get down to PULMONARY ALVEOLI and induce MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION and PHAGOCYTOSIS leading to FOREIGN BODY REACTION and LUNG DISEASES.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HJMVS1PX-H

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