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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 |
Boron Medical Definitions and Terms
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