Micromercurialism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007339",
  "term": "Micromercurialism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A form of chronic mercury poisoning resulting from long-term exposure to low concentrations of mercury vapor or mercury compounds. The condition manifests as a collection of non-specific neuropsychiatric symptoms, including excitability, memory loss, insomnia, and tremors. Diagnosis is based on a history of exposure and the presence of these characteristic symptoms, rather than on a single definitive test.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1262 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/micromercurialism/"
}