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Particulate Matter

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.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): D20.633

MeSH Unique ID: D052638

Entry Terms:

  • Airborne Particulate Matter
  • Particulate Matter, Airborne
  • Ambient Particulate Matter
  • Particulate Matter, Ambient
  • Air Pollutants, Particulate
  • Particulate Air Pollutants
  • Ultrafine Particulate Matter
  • Particulate Matter, Ultrafine
  • Ultrafine Particle
  • Particle, Ultrafine
  • Ultrafine Particles
  • Particles, Ultrafine
  • Ultrafine Fibers
  • Ultrafine Fiber
  • Fiber, Ultrafine

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