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Ions
Medical Definition: | An atom or group of atoms that have a positive or negative electric charge due to a gain (negative charge) or loss (positive charge) of one or more electrons. Atoms with a positive charge are known as CATIONS; those with a negative charge are ANIONS. |
Guide Notes: | avoid: too general; GEN; ionization chamber: index under RADIOMETRY /instrum |
Anions - Negatively charged atoms, radicals or groups of atoms which travel to the anode or positive pole during electrolysis. | |
Cations - Postively charged atoms, radicals or groups of atoms which travel to the cathode or negative pole during electrolysis. |
Ions Medical Definitions and Terms
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