chelation
noun /ki'leɪʃən/
- Definition
- (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'chelation': She showed great chelation during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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