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Iron |
A metallic element with atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It is an essential constituent of HEMOGLOBINS; CYTOCHROMES; and IRON-BINDING PROTEINS. It plays a role in cellular redox reactions and in the transport of OXYGEN. |
Iron-56,Iron 56 |
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| D010272 |
Parasitic Diseases |
Infections or infestations with PARASITES. They are often contracted through contact with an intermediate vector, but may occur as the result of direct exposure. |
Parasite Infections,Parasitic Infections,Disease, Parasitic,Diseases, Parasitic,Infection, Parasite,Infection, Parasitic,Infections, Parasite,Infections, Parasitic,Parasite Infection,Parasitic Disease,Parasitic Infection |
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| D003300 |
Copper |
A heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55. |
Copper-63,Copper 63 |
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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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| D000724 |
Ancylostomiasis |
Infection of humans or animals with hookworms of the genus ANCYLOSTOMA. Characteristics include anemia, dyspepsia, eosinophilia, and abdominal swelling. |
Ancylostomiases |
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| D001196 |
Ascariasis |
Infection by nematodes of the genus ASCARIS. Ingestion of infective eggs causes diarrhea and pneumonitis. Its distribution is more prevalent in areas of poor sanitation and where human feces are used for fertilizer. |
Ascaris Infection,Ascariases,Ascaris Infections,Infection, Ascaris,Infections, Ascaris |
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| D014131 |
Trace Elements |
A group of chemical elements that are needed in minute quantities for the proper growth, development, and physiology of an organism. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) |
Biometal,Biometals,Trace Element,Trace Mineral,Trace Minerals,Element, Trace,Elements, Trace,Mineral, Trace,Minerals, Trace |
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| D014257 |
Trichuriasis |
Infection with nematodes of the genus TRICHURIS, formerly called Trichocephalus. |
Trichocephaliasis,Trichuris Infection,Trichuris trichiura Infection,Whipworm Infection,Infection, Trichuris,Infection, Trichuris trichiura,Infection, Whipworm,Infections, Trichuris,Infections, Trichuris trichiura,Infections, Whipworm,Trichocephaliases,Trichuriases,Trichuris Infections,Trichuris trichiura Infections,Whipworm Infections |
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| D015032 |
Zinc |
A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn. |
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