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Lithium

Medical Definition: Lithium. An element in the alkali metals family. It has the atomic symbol Li, atomic number 3, and atomic weight 6.94. Salts of lithium are used in treating manic-depressive disorders.
Guide Notes: an alkali metal; a tranquilizer in the form of its salts; Li-7; Li-6 = LITHIUM (IM) + ISOTOPES (NIM); Li-5, 8, 9 = LITHIUM (IM) + RADIOISOTOPES (IM)
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 7439-93-2

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