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Descriptor
English
:
Selenium
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Selenio
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Selênio
Tree Number:
D01.268.185.850
D01.578.700
SP4.011.097.063.979
Definition
English
:
An element with the atomic symbol Se, atomic number 34, and atomic weight 78.96. It is an essential micronutrient for
mammals
and other
animals
but is toxic in large amounts.
Selenium
protects intracellular structures against oxidative damage. It is an essential component of
GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE.
Indexing Annotation
English
:
Se-80; Se-74, 76-78, 82 =
SELENIUM
(IM) +
ISOTOPES
(NIM); Se-70-73, 75, 79, 81, 83-85 =
SELENIUM RADIOISOTOPES
(IM)
Pharmacological Action:
Antioxidants
Trace Elements
See Related
English
:
Selenium Radioisotopes
Allowable Qualifiers
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:
administration & dosage
adverse effects
agonists
antagonists & inhibitors
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blood
cerebrospinal fluid
chemistry
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deficiency
diagnostic use
economics
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immunology
isolation & purification
metabolism
pharmacology
physiology
pharmacokinetics
poisoning
radiation effects
supply & distribution
standards
toxicity
therapeutic use
urine
Record Number:
13027
Unique Identifier:
D012643
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