Descriptor in English: | Chromium |
Descriptor in Spanish: | Cromo |
Descriptor in Portuguese: | Cromo |
Descriptor in French: | Chrome |
Tree number(s): |
D01.268.556.175 D01.268.956.124 D01.552.544.175 SP4.097.063.874 |
Scope note: | A trace element that plays a role in glucose metabolism. It has the atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP85-002,1985), chromium and some of its compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. |
Allowable Qualifiers: |
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AG agonists AN analysis BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid CH chemistry CL classification DF deficiency EC economics HI history IM immunology IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PH physiology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use UR urine |
See also the descriptors: |
Chromium Isotopes
MeSH Chromium Radioisotopes MeSH |
DeCS UI: | 2906 |
Descriptor UI: | D002857 |
Date Established: | 1966/01/01 |
Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
Revision Date: | 2013/07/08 |
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CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Inorganic Chemicals [D01]Inorganic Chemicals -
CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Inorganic Chemicals [D01]Inorganic Chemicals -
CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Inorganic Chemicals [D01]Inorganic Chemicals -
PUBLIC HEALTH
Environmental Health [SP4]Environmental Health
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Chromium
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Concept UI |
M0004385 |
Scope note | A trace element that plays a role in glucose metabolism. It has the atomic symbol Cr, atomic number 24, and atomic weight 52. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP85-002,1985), chromium and some of its compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. |
Preferred term | Chromium |
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