Ionized gases, consisting of free electrons and ionized atoms or molecules which collectively behave differently than gas, solid, or liquid. Plasma gases are used in biomedical fields in surface modification; biological decontamination; dentistry (e.g., PLASMA ARC DENTAL CURING LIGHTS); and in other treatments (e.g., ARGON PLASMA COAGULATION).

Annotation

do not use for blood gases or blood plasma

neužívej pro krevní plyny nebo krevní plazmu

DUI

D058626 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0543762

History note

2011

Public note

2011