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metahemoglobinemia
An oxygen deficiency caused by increased levels of nitrates in the blood, particularly to infants and small children. The term has been used in agricultural areas because of health concerns caused by high levels of nitrates in rural drinking water supplies and private wells.
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- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): blue baby syndrome_₀
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- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Agricultural programs & laws
- Company: USDA
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