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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D052638
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D052638
Preferred Name

Particulate Matter

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Particulate Air Pollutants
Particle, Ultrafine
Ultrafine Particulate Matter
Particulate Matter, Airborne
Particles, Ultrafine
Airborne Particulate Matter
Ultrafine Particles
Fiber, Ultrafine
Particulate Matter, Ultrafine
Particulate Matter, Ambient
Ultrafine Particle
Ultrafine Fiber
Air Pollutants, Particulate
Ultrafine Fibers
Ambient Particulate Matter
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