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From the Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), welcome to the Global Health Dictionary. 📖🌐

This project aims to explain some of the most common (and sometimes complex) terms we use on a daily basis.

All the definitions and materials have been created by our Communications team in collaboration with the Centre’s researchers 💻🔍. As we can’t cover all the terms used in science and medicine, we will focus on those that are most relevant to our scientific agenda. 🗓️

But… it’s not finished yet! The dictionary will continue to be updated as we add new words and resources. Stay tuned! ✨

TODAY’S WORD IS…

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
What is nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)? Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is an inorganic gas made up of one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms , belonging to the group of nitrogen oxides (NOx) . It is an oxidising agent, a respiratory irritant, and toxic . At room temperature, it appears as a yellowish gas with a strong odour. In environmental terms, NO₂ is one of the main urban air pollutants, with direct effects on human health. Where does nitrogen dioxide come from?...
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