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Silver

Medical Definition: Silver. An element with the atomic symbol Ag, atomic number 47, and atomic weight 107.87. It is a soft metal that is used medically in surgical instruments, dental prostheses, and alloys. Long-continued use of silver salts can lead to a form of poisoning known as ARGYRIA.
Guide Notes: Ag-107; Ag-109 = SILVER (IM) + ISOTOPES (NIM); Ag-102-106, 108, 110-117 = SILVER (IM) + RADIOISOTOPES (IM)
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 7440-22-4

Silver Medical Definitions and Terms

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