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(tŏ-bak′ō)

[Sp. tabaco]
A plant (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves are cultivated, dried, and adulterated for use in smoking, chewing, and snuffing.
SEE: risk factor; SEE: passive smoking
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(tŏ-bak′ō)

[Sp. tabaco]
A plant (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves are cultivated, dried, and adulterated for use in smoking, chewing, and snuffing.
SEE: risk factor; SEE: passive smoking
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