Connect with us

Subscribe

Cancer

oxidation-reduction

A chemical reaction that takes place between an oxidizing substance and a reducing substance. The oxidizing substance loses electrons in the reaction, and the reducing substance gains electrons. For example, rust forms when there is an oxidation-reduction reaction between oxygen contained in water or moist air (an oxidizing substance) and iron (a reducing substance). Oxidation-reduction reactions also occur when glucose (a type of sugar) and fat are broken down in the body to make energy. Also called redox.

( OK-sih-DAY-shun-ree-DUK-shun )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Search the Glossary of Medical Terms

Newsletter

Sign up for the QuackTrack.org newsletter below!

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

QuackTrack on Twitter

Trending Posts

Connect
Newsletter

Sign up for the QuackTrack.org newsletter below!