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Nitrogen
Medical Definition: | An element with the atomic symbol N, atomic number 7, and atomic weight 14. Nitrogen exists as a diatomic gas and makes up about 78% of the earth's atmosphere by volume. It is a constituent of proteins and nucleic acids and found in all living cells. | |
Guide Notes: | N-14; /physiol permitted | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 7727-37-9 |
Nitrogen Medical Definitions and Terms
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