Studies on liver function; liver function in early syphilis before and during massive arsenotherapy.
1945
M M HOFFMAN, and
F KALZ
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008099
Liver
A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances.
Livers
D004063
Digestion
The process of breakdown of food for metabolism and use by the body.
D001151
Arsenic
A shiny gray element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 75. It occurs throughout the universe, mostly in the form of metallic arsenides. Most forms are toxic. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), arsenic and certain arsenic compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Arsenic-75,Arsenic 75
D013587
Syphilis
A contagious venereal disease caused by the spirochete TREPONEMA PALLIDUM.