Mesh term Heavy Metal Poisoning
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Description
Poisoning that results from chronic or acute ingestion, injection, inhalation, or skin absorption of HEAVY METALS. Acute and chronic exposures can cause ANEMIA; KIDNEY and LIVER damage; PULMONARY EDEMA; MEMORY LOSS and behavioral changes; bone deformities in children; and MISCARRIAGE or PREMATURE LABOR in pregnant women.Browse to child terms:
Argyria
Cadmium Poisoning
Lead Poisoning
Manganese Poisoning
Mercury Poisoning
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