Exposure to nitrous oxide may be associated with high homocysteine plasma levels and a risk for clinical depression.
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D000328:Adult; D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D003816:Dentists, Women; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005260:Female; D006710:Homocysteine / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D006710:Homocysteine; D009609:Nitrous Oxide