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Uranium

Medical Definition: Uranium. A radioactive element of the actinide series of metals. It has an atomic symbol U, atomic number 92, and atomic weight 238.03. U-235 is used as the fissionable fuel in nuclear weapons and as fuel in nuclear power reactors.
Guide Notes: naturally radioactive; IM
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 7440-61-1

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