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cotinine

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cotinine (kō´tinēn),
n a substance that remains in body fluids after nicotine has been used. Presence of this chemical in body fluids is considered proof of recent nicotine use. It is currently being studied for its possible contribution to a range of oral diseases.

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For decades, cotinine (nicotine metabolite) screening has been a reliable antidote for "smoker's amnesia.
Data on covariates and daily smoking habits were obtained from a baseline interview and daily diary, and smoking status was validated by cotinine assay.
Blood concentrations of cotinine, a breakdown product of nicotine, have dropped by 68 to 75 percent in various age groups since a previous CDC study examined data covering 1988 to 1991.
 
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