Betel quid with tobacco
| Betel quid with tobacco | |
|---|---|
| Term | Betel quid with tobacco |
| Short definition | Betel quid with tobacco - (pronounced) (BEE-bis kwid. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Betel quid with tobacco - (pronounced) (BEE-bis kwid. . . tuh-BA-koh) type of smokeless tobacco made in India and widely available throughout Asia. It is a mixture of tobacco, crushed betel nut (also called betel nut), spices and other ingredients. It is used like chewing tobacco and placed in the mouth, usually between the gums and cheek. Betelquid with tobacco contains nicotine and many harmful, carcinogenic chemicals. Use can lead to nicotine addiction and cause cancer of the lips, mouth, tongue, throat and esophagus. Also called Gutka
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