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Boron

Medical Definition: Boron. A trace element with the atomic symbol B, atomic number 5, and atomic weight 10.81. Boron-10, an isotope of boron, is used as a neutron absorber in BORON NEUTRON CAPTURE THERAPY.
Guide Notes: a trace element; B-11; B-10 = BORON (IM) + ISOTOPES (NIM); B-8, 9, 12, 13 = BORON (IM) + RADIOISOTOPES (IM)
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 7440-42-8

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