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Iron

Medical Definition:	A metallic element found in certain minerals, in nearly all soils, and in mineral waters. It has the atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It is an essential constituent of hemoglobin, cytochrome, and other components of respiratory enzyme systems. Its chief functions are in the transport of oxygen to tissue (hemoglobin) and in cellular oxidation mechanisms. Depletion of iron stores may result in iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is used to build up the blood in anemia. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes:	Fe-56; Fe(II) = FERROUS COMPOUNDS, Fe(III) = FERRIC COMPOUNDS; /physiol permitted; /defic: permitted but consider ANEMIA, IRON DEFICIENCY; pneumoconiosis caused by iron particles = SIDEROSIS; /metab: consider also IRON OVERLOAD; metab disord = IRON METABO
Also Called:	Serum Iron Level,Serum Total Iron-Binding Capacity
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	7439-89-6

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