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Alkylmercury Compounds

Medical Definition:	Organic mercury compounds in which the mercury is attached to an alkyl group.
Guide Notes:	DF: ALKYLMERCURY CPDS
Previously Indexed:	Mercury (1966-1976),Organometallic Compounds (1968-1976)

Alkylmercury Compounds Categories.

	Chlormerodrin - A mercurial compound that has been used as a diuretic but is now superseded by more potent and less toxic drugs. The radiolabeled form has been used as a diagnostic and research tool.
	Ethylmercury Compounds - Organic mercury compounds in which the mercury is attached to an ethyl group.
	Mersalyl - A toxic thiol mercury salt formerly used as a diuretic. It inhibits various biochemical functions, especially in mitochondria, and is used to study those functions.
	Methylmercury Compounds - Organic compounds in which mercury is attached to a methyl group.

Alkylmercury Compounds Medical Definitions and Terms

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