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Manganese |
A trace element with atomic symbol Mn, atomic number 25, and atomic weight 54.94. It is concentrated in cell mitochondria, mostly in the pituitary gland, liver, pancreas, kidney, and bone, influences the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, stimulates hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and is a cofactor in many enzymes, including arginase and alkaline phosphatase in the liver. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual 1992, p2035) |
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| D009784 |
Occupational Diseases |
Diseases caused by factors involved in one's employment. |
Diseases, Occupational,Occupational Illnesses,Disease, Occupational,Illnesse, Occupational,Illnesses, Occupational,Occupational Disease,Occupational Illnesse |
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| D006197 |
Hair |
A filament-like structure consisting of a shaft which projects to the surface of the SKIN from a root which is softer than the shaft and lodges in the cavity of a HAIR FOLLICLE. It is found on most surfaces of the body. |
Fetal Hair,Hair, Fetal,Lanugo,Fetal Hairs,Hairs,Hairs, Fetal |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000395 |
Air Pollutants, Occupational |
Toxic air-borne matter related to work performed They are usually produced by the specific nature of the occupation. |
Occupational Air Pollutants,Pollutants, Occupational Air |
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| D014896 |
Welding |
Joining metal pieces or parts together by melting the adjoining surfaces with heat, using a heat source such as a blowtorch or electric arc. The melted surfaces are then pressed together by hammering. |
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Manganese Poisoning |
Manganese poisoning is associated with chronic inhalation of manganese particles by individuals who work with manganese ore. Clinical features include CONFUSION; HALLUCINATIONS; and an extrapyramidal syndrome (PARKINSON DISEASE, SECONDARY) that includes rigidity; DYSTONIA; retropulsion; and TREMOR. (Adams, Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1213) |
Nervous System Diseases, Manganese-Induced,Nervous System Poisoning, Manganese,Neurotoxicity Syndrome, Manganese,Poisoning, Manganese,Manganese Neurotoxicity Syndrome,Manganese Neurotoxicity Syndromes,Nervous System Diseases, Manganese Induced,Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Manganese,Syndrome, Manganese Neurotoxicity,Syndromes, Manganese Neurotoxicity |
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