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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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