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nicotine
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A drug in tobacco that speeds up the activities of the nervous system, heart, and other organs.
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passive smoking
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The involuntary inhalation of smoke from other people's cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
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addiction
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A physical dependence on a substance; an intense need by the body for a substance.
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carbon monoxide
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A colorless, odorless gas produced when substances -- including tobacco -- are burned.
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emphysema
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A serious disease that destroys lung tissue and causes difficulty in breathing.
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tar
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A dark, sticky substance produced when tobacco burns.
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bronchitis
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An irritation of the breathing passages in which the small passages become narrower than normal and may be clogged with mucus.
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