Preferred Label : Particulate;
NCIt synonyms : Particulates;
NCIt definition : The generic term used for a type of air pollution. It consists of complex and varying
mixtures of particles suspended in the air such as fine solids such as dirt, soil
dust, pollens, molds, ashes, and soot; and aerosols that are formed in the atmosphere
from gaseous combustion by-products such as volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide
and nitrogen oxides. Particles of special concern to the protection of lung health
are those known as fine particles, less than 2.5 microns in diameter.;
Origin ID : C1709;
UMLS CUI : C0457784;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
