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Mercurialism

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-007192

A toxic condition resulting from exposure to mercury or its compounds, also known as mercury poisoning. Symptoms can vary depending on the form of mercury and the duration of exposure, affecting the nervous system, kidneys, and digestive tract. Chronic exposure can lead to neurological disorders, tremors, and cognitive impairment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CHM-007192
FieldChemistry
SubjectChemistry and Human Health
SynonymsMad Hatter syndrome
ReferencesPAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1258 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Chemistry",
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  "synonyms": [
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  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1258 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mercurialism/"
}

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